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I'm really not a sappy, mushy, unrequited love story fan. But, I must say, I hope my marriage is the stuff of which inspired The Notebook. To reach the end of my days, and to have that level of devotion after a lifetime, that is my wish; the legacy I want to leave.

I don't have a favorite book, but I love anything by James Patterson...they're so fast to read!

My absolutely favorite book is "The Alienist" by Caleb Carr. I just love that book. The story was awesome and I love the whole psychology of why people commit crimes. If you understand people you can so get along better in the world. Highly recommend it!!!!!

I recommend anything by Carol Shields, but in particular The Stone Diaries. Fantastic Canadian author.

Oh, my mom read that to me too! When I had my first baby she gave it to me for mothers day. I love it and so do my boys!

"The Shack" was a really interesting read this year. Even if you're not religious, you should check it out.

I'm usually not one to read Christian ---- but Karen Kingsberry's series is terrific!

My favorite book is The Birth House by Amy McKay. Stolen from the author... "The Birth House is the story of Dora Rare, the first daughter to be born in five generations of Rares. As a child in an isolated village in Nova Scotia, she is drawn to Miss Babineau, an outspoken Acadian midwife with a gift for healing. Dora becomes Miss B.’s apprentice, and together they help the women of Scots Bay through infertility, difficult labours, breech births, unwanted pregnancies and even unfulfilling sex lives. Filled with details as compelling as they are surprising, The Birth House is an unforgettable tale of the struggles women have faced to have control of their own bodies and to keep the best parts of tradition alive in the world of modern medicine."
Sooo good.

"Hunting and Gathering" by Anna Gavalda. Nice giveaways!

My favorite book - that is tough - memorable ones Memoirs of a Geisha, The Red Tent, Pillars of the Earth. LOVE The Songbird ave kit. I will buy it if i dont win it!

Love the Karen Kingsberry series. Could not put them down.

All time favorite book is Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. Also got turned on to the "Austen" mysteries by the librarian the last time I was there. I'm in an Austen cycle right now!

Oh - do I have to pick just one book? I think I would have to say 'The Perfection of the Morning' by Sharon Butala. I read it quite a few years ago but it had such a personal resonance for me at the time that it has remained a favorite.

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Hi...I hope this counts....my favorite CHILDREN'S book is 'The Kissing Hand' by Audrey Penn. (I can't decide what my favorite all around book is). 'The Kissing Hand' is such a sweet book. My daughter loved hearing that story over & over. We used to give each other "kissing hands" before she left for school each morning, when she was younger. (She's a teen now). My son liked it too when he was younger but it stuck most with my daughter.
Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

Wow! Thanks for doing this call for comments! I am loving reading what others are reading. I am still a lover of the Harry Potter series and all things Dr Seuss but I just read Good Grief by Lolly Winston and although the subject matter was sad I LOVED her wit. Great giveaway and BEAUTIFUL page for Anna the other day. Really inspiring me to take another look at my work and make it about the pictures and the words. Thanks!

Wow, those are some really great giveaways! I can't pick just one favorite book--To Kill a Mockingbird, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Twilight, Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah (SO GOOD,my current fav).

Right now I am reading The Story of Edgar Sawtelle....and really enjoying it. I can't imagine my life without books, pure pleasure.

I'm currently getting back on track with the Left Behind series, but Alas, Babylon still has to be my all time favorite. I read it in HS and it has still stuck with me. Another fave of mine is Same Sweet Girls. Reminds me of my circle of girl friends. :)

My favorite is Life of Pi... it's great for discussing with friends!!!