To all those who entered the Cornflower Books 2nd. birthday draw, thankyou. The winner, chosen at random, is Juliet, and her prize - a favourite book of mine from last year, a corner of which is shown cryptically here - will go off to her soon.
But the fun doesn't end there because, thanks to the kind souls at Chatto & Windus, I have another book to give away, this time a copy of Edmund de Waal's family memoir The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance
If you would like to enter the draw to win a copy of The Hare with Amber Eyes, please just leave a comment on this post, and I'll pick the winner in a few days.
Oh yes, please. This one is way up on my wish list. Nearly every "Best of 2010" that I read included this book. I also have very faith in Mr. C's judgement!
Posted by: Claire | 10 January 2011 at 04:32 PM
Very interested in this book, so I'd love to be entered into the drawing.
Posted by: Susan | 10 January 2011 at 04:52 PM
I've heard great things about this, and just love the title. Fingers crossed!
Posted by: Kathleen | 10 January 2011 at 04:52 PM
Yes please. I bought this as a gift for someone and almost couldn't hand it over - you know that thing of buying someone a gift you really want for yourself.
Posted by: William Rycroft | 10 January 2011 at 04:54 PM
Please enter me for the draw!
Posted by: sakura | 10 January 2011 at 04:55 PM
This has been on my wish list for yonks. Pleas may I be entered for the draw?
Posted by: Teresa | 10 January 2011 at 05:11 PM
I would be very interested in a copy of 'The Hare with Amber Eyes', please.
Posted by: katebrown | 10 January 2011 at 05:27 PM
With that level of recommendation from Mr. C, I feel like I must put my name in the hat. :)
Posted by: Susan in TX | 10 January 2011 at 05:43 PM
The reviews I've read about this book make it a winner. The research which must have been done to chart the story is a recommendation in itself. I'd love to read it.
Posted by: Cath | 10 January 2011 at 05:45 PM
I'd love to take part in this draw. Thank you for making it possible!
Posted by: Marina | 10 January 2011 at 06:00 PM
With some reluctance, hidden I hope, I gave a copy of this to my sister for her birthday in December and the knowledge that I was giving a present I would gladly have received myself did little to encourage! She was enthralled but has yet to offer to lend it to me... so I'd dearly love to have my own copy. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Caroline | 10 January 2011 at 06:07 PM
Ooh yes - I am longing to read this and would love to be entered in the draw, please.
Posted by: Joanna | 10 January 2011 at 06:29 PM
please enter my name,would love to read this book!!
Posted by: rhonda | 10 January 2011 at 06:30 PM
Please could I enter the draw too. I'd love to read this book.
Posted by: Karin | 10 January 2011 at 06:38 PM
Oh yes please, I'd love to win this.
Posted by: Carol Norton | 10 January 2011 at 07:01 PM
Yes please, I'd love to be entered in the draw. This book has been enticing me from bookshop shelves and other book blogs. I'd love to read it.
Posted by: Fran H-B | 10 January 2011 at 07:08 PM
Hi Karen,
I'd like to take part in this draw.... I'm a "silent reader" who's been enjoying your blogs for over a year, now finally coming out in the sun :-)
Best wishes for the new year,
Posted by: Miriana | 10 January 2011 at 07:16 PM
Thankyou, Miriana. You're very welcome, silent or otherwise!
Posted by: Cornflower | 10 January 2011 at 07:21 PM
I'm a very noisy contributor who posts comments far more than is good for him or your weblog! I have yet to win any of these give aways and almost certainly don't deserve to either!
Maiow.
Posted by: Dark Puss | 10 January 2011 at 07:24 PM
Hi there
New to the bookclub,found out about you all from the bookcafe on Radio Scotland.I would be interested in taking part in the draw.
best wishes
Ken
Posted by: Ken | 10 January 2011 at 07:31 PM
Yes, please! That sounds like a wonderful book!
Posted by: Marina McIntire | 10 January 2011 at 07:32 PM
This is on my 'wish list' of books I hope to read this year, don't have much time to indulge these days with a 2 year old keeping me busy so each book I read has to be a good un. I would be so chuffed to win it :-)
Posted by: Jan | 10 January 2011 at 07:37 PM
And you're always welcome too, DP, whether miaowing or purring contentedly.
Posted by: Cornflower | 10 January 2011 at 07:37 PM
Wonderful, Ken! Glad you've found us.
Posted by: Cornflower | 10 January 2011 at 07:39 PM
I'd love to be considered too, I think it will win the Costa this one, Mr Cornflower has good taste
Posted by: Oxslip | 10 January 2011 at 08:49 PM
Yes please. Mr. C. does have very good taste. Would love to read this.
Posted by: Frances | 10 January 2011 at 09:14 PM
Please count me in the draw Cornflower. Thanks
Posted by: Sarah | 10 January 2011 at 09:36 PM
Yes, thank you, and please enter me in the drawing. I love memoirs - haven't read a family memoir yet.
Posted by: Nancy | 10 January 2011 at 10:26 PM
pleas add me too - love your blog
Posted by: Gondal girl | 10 January 2011 at 11:53 PM
This is another title I want to add to my TBR list. Mr & Mrs Cornflower I am always intrigued by your suggested reading; thank you and happy reading in 2011.
PS I am really looking forward to reading South Riding. Even when I haven't "loved" the bookgroup books, they have always been a good read. Mind you I have really enjoyed most of them.
Posted by: Jill | 11 January 2011 at 12:52 AM
This has been on my list to read for ages.Please put my name into the hat-thanks.
Posted by: margaret46 | 11 January 2011 at 08:19 AM
Yes please count me in.
Posted by: Mystica | 11 January 2011 at 08:52 AM
Can't wait to read this...please add my name to the list. Wonderful title.
Posted by: adele geras | 11 January 2011 at 10:09 AM
Please enter me for the draw - this book sounds intriguing!
Posted by: Rosie H | 11 January 2011 at 10:48 AM
I'm a constant reader but infrequent commenter, and I'd like to play, too! Thank you for having such a lovely blog..... you have no idea how many books I've searched out and purchased this year, thanks to you! Our new bookcases are now overflowing again.
Posted by: Barbara M. | 11 January 2011 at 01:11 PM
I'd be so pleased to win a copy of this book, it is ages until it is due out in paperback and I can't wait to read it. Please enter my name in the draw, thanks
Posted by: melody | 11 January 2011 at 01:57 PM
Thankyou, Barbara!
Posted by: Cornflower | 11 January 2011 at 03:19 PM
I would be thrilled to win this book as it was on my wish list for christmas but I didn't get it. I am currently subjecting myself to a book buying ban as my TBR tower is far too high. But its OK for people to give me books.....
Posted by: Caroline S | 11 January 2011 at 03:25 PM
Yes please it sound like a lovely book. I've finally given in and ordered The Home Cookbook after your posts about it. I'm finding it a bit too British and basic, but tonight we're eating from it for the second night in a row...
Posted by: MzTallulah | 11 January 2011 at 06:06 PM
This is on my reading list and I would love to own it instead of waiting for a library copy
Posted by: Nanajane | 11 January 2011 at 06:29 PM
I would love to enter, too, this book intrigues me...
Posted by: padma | 11 January 2011 at 07:25 PM
Please enter me in the draw!
Posted by: Margaret Powling | 11 January 2011 at 08:22 PM
I've read great things about this book & would love to read it. Please include me in the draw. Thank you.
Posted by: Gill | 11 January 2011 at 11:02 PM
Do disqualify me if you feel it's not fair, as I've already read this and loved it - but I had it from the library and would love to have a copy of my own!
Posted by: m | 12 January 2011 at 12:43 PM
Maine is having a snow day and I have time to check my favorite blogs: I'd love to win the book!
Posted by: Becky | 12 January 2011 at 01:55 PM
'The Hare...' is at the top of my list and I haven't located it yet (stateside). Please enter me for the draw and thanks as always for your lovely blog(s).
Posted by: Ruth M. | 12 January 2011 at 05:00 PM
The author, Edmund de Waal, is a potter. I love pottering and also making pots so would be delighted with 'The Hare with Amber Eyes'.
Posted by: Pandora | 13 January 2011 at 10:05 AM
Oooh I would love to read this book. Please count me into the draw.
Posted by: carol | 14 January 2011 at 04:09 AM
I do hope I'm not too late!
Please count me in too.
Posted by: Carole | 15 January 2011 at 03:15 PM
I am sure that this spell of delightful weather in the Scottish Borders will not continue for too much longer so I would be grateful for a diversion.
Posted by: Cassandra | 16 January 2011 at 02:27 PM