Thursday, January 20, 2011

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey International Giveaway!

I am giving away a brand new ARC of The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating, a memoir by Elisabeth Tova Bailey which from the sound of the reviews, is a really great book on nature and life. Here's the synopsis from the author's website:

The Sound of a Wild Snail EatingElisabeth Tova Bailey tells the inspiring and intimate story of her uncommon encounter with a Neohelix albolabris—a common forest snail. While an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches as the snail takes up residence on her nightstand. She discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater understanding of the interconnections between species and her own human place in the natural world. Intrigued by the snail’s molluscan anatomy, cryptic defenses, clear decision making, hydraulic locomotion, and mysterious courtship activities, Bailey becomes an astute and amused observer, providing a candid and engaging look into the curious life of this overlooked and underappreciated small animal. Told with wit and grace, The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating is a remarkable journey of survival and resilience, showing us how a small part of the natural world illuminates our own human existence.

Giveaway 411:

1. Please leave a comment with your email or a way to contact me (if you have an email in your profile, no need to leave it here).

2. This giveaway is open internationally!!!

3. Deadline for entries is February 3rd, 2011. The winner will be announced on February 4th, 2011.

An extra entry:

Become a follower of my blog for one extra entry. Please leave a separate comment if you do. If you already are a follower, please also leave a separate comment letting me know.
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36 comments:

  1. Mel uJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Hi -please enter me in the contest for this great sounding book-thanks

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  2. Mel uJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Hi-just letting you know I am a follower for the purposes of the contest

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  3. MysticaJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Thank you for offering this book as a giveaway!

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  4. MysticaJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    I follow you on GFC

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  5. EnbrethilielJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    +JMJ+

    I just read Wesley the Owl, which gave me a new appreciation for barn owls. This book sounds like it will make snails similarly heroic! =) Thank you for making this giveaway international.

    +1 New GFC Follower =)

    altaemoeniaRomae [at] Gmail [dot] com

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  6. Aleksandra NearingJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win - I love to read! aleksa91 hotmail com

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  7. Susan Helene GottfriedJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    No need to enter me, babe. I'm dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this posted at West of Mars Win a Book for you.

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  8. ErickoldJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    i wait have luck :)
    enter me in contest plase.

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    +1 I am a follower ;)

    Have a nice day!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    This books sounds wonderful. Please enter me. Thanks! :)

    +1 GFC follower

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  10. avalonne83January 20, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Great giveaway! I'd love to be entered.

    Please count me in. Thanks.

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  11. jen7watersJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Hello, please count me in for the giveaway, thank you!

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  12. jen7watersJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    +1 I follow on GFC

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  13. BeccaJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Sounds great. Please enter me.

    Thanks
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  14. BeccaJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I'm now a follower!!

    thanks
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  15. Linda KishJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I have always been fascinated by snails.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  16. Reading Mind / The Loyal Book January 20, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Okay, I have to admit the title makes me curious so count me in!

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  17. Reading Mind / The Loyal Book January 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    and now I'm a follower!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Sounds like a different book. Please enter me

    violetc dot books at gmail dot com

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    I now follow you via google FC

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  20. Ann SummervilleJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    I stopped by your blog today.
    Ann

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  21. DarlynJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I'm a new follower via GFC

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  22. DarlynJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Thanks so much for the contest!

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  23. Natasha AreenaJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Thank you for this! I'm happy that everyone can join.

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  24. Natasha AreenaJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I'm a new follower via GFC

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  25. shanaelyseJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Wow--this sounds like a fascinating book! I'd love to win.

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  26. shanaelyseJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I'm a blog follower!

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  27. Jasmine1485January 23, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I'd love to read this, thank you for this generous giveaway :) I always enjoy reading memoirs, especially of people who've had experiences far different to mine

    Kate1485 at hotmail.com

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  28. StephenJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    This sounds like a lovely book, I'm certainly interested in reading it. Enter me, please. :)

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  29. AlexisJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I would love a chance to win this book. It looks wonderful!

    wenzowsa at canisius dot edu

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  30. Jessica MJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway opportunity, I've heard about this book and it sounds wonderful.

    jmartinez0415 [at] gmail [dot] com

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  31. Jessica MJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I'm also a new GFC follower. (Jessica M.)

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  32. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    susanna dot pyatt at student dot rcsnc dot org

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  33. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I am a GFC follower.

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  34. nfmgirlJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Sounds interesting! Please count me in. Thank you!

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  35. nfmgirlJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I follow

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  36. CAsanmiguelFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:10 AM

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