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Monday, April 20, 2009

New Giveaway! Made in the USA by Billie Letts


Thanks to Valerie and Hachette Books I have 5 copies of Made in the U.S.A. to give away! Here is a little bit about the book:


The bestselling author of WHERE THE HEART IS returns with a heartrending tale of two children in search of a place to call home.


Lutie McFee's history has taught her to avoid attachments...to people, to places, and to almost everything. With her mother long dead and her father long gone to find his fortune in Las Vegas, 15-year-old Lutie lives in the god-forsaken town of Spearfish, South Dakota with her twelve-year-old brother, Fate, and Floy Satterfield, the 300-pound ex-girlfriend of her father. While Lutie shoplifts for kicks, Fate spends most of his time reading, watching weird TV shows and worrying about global warming and the endangerment of pandas. As if their life is not dismal enough, one day, while shopping in their local Wal-Mart, Floy keels over and the two motherless kids are suddenly faced with the choice of becoming wards of the state or hightailing it out of town in Floy's old Pontiac. Choosing the latter, they head off to Las Vegas in search of a father who has no known address, no phone number and, clearly, no interest in the kids he left behind.

MADE IN THE U.S.A. is the alternately heartbreaking and life-affirming story of two gutsy children who must discover how cruel, unfair and frightening the world is before they come to a place they can finally call home.


I guess we need to have some rules:

  1. Must be a resident of the U.S. or Canada
  2. No PO Boxes.
  3. Giveaway will run until midnight (CST) May 18.

How do you enter:

  1. Leave a comment WITH EMAIL ADDRESS!
  2. For 2 additional entries - blog or twitter and leave a link back here.
  3. For 2 more entries - sign up as a follower over on the left, where I can see your little picture!
  4. If you already follow - either by RSS feed, email, etc - let me know and you will get your extra entries also.
  5. Maximum of 5 entries possible.

68 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    Hi I love Billie Letts books.She is a professor in Southeast MO. One of her books was an Oprah Book club.
    gulfwavet@aol.com

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  2. ♔ jessica.marieApril 21, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    I would love to be entered!
    +I am a follower
    +I tweeted : bookslove

    lovejessicamarie [@] gmail [.] com

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  3. LisaMMApril 21, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    Would love to win this.. thanks for the chance! I read 'Where the Heart is" a long time ago on Oprah's suggestion.. enjoyed it.

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  4. TeaApril 21, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    I think Billie Letts is a wonderful author. "Where The Heart is" I really enjoyed. I would love to win "Made in The USA. Thanks for considering me.

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  5. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    Whoops, this is still my first entry. Did I leave my email addy?

    teakettle58@yahoo.com

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  6. TeaApril 21, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    This is my second entry. I have a link to Books and Needlepoint on my blog. Now, I'm leaving a link to my place here.

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  7. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    I'd love to be entered. I really enjoyed Letts' Where the Heart Is.

    I'm a follower, and I put this giveaway in my sidebar to help spread the word.

    --Anna
    Diary of an Eccentricdiaryofaneccentric at hotmail dot com

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  8. nfmgirlApril 21, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    I'd love a chance to win this book.

    I am also a follower.

    Thanks so much!

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  9. BridgetApril 21, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    I've posted this on Win A Book. No need to enter me.

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  10. BeckyApril 21, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Please enter me into your giveaway. This sounds like a fantastic book!

    I am a follower!

    Thanks so much.

    dbkagrayson2002 at gmail dot com

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  11. Jake LApril 21, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    sounds like a good read, please enter me into this giveaway contest.

    thanks,
    jakewoodworth(AT)gmail.com

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  12. MarieApril 21, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    I would love to read this, it sounds wonderful!

    marielay@gmail.com

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  13. MarieApril 21, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    I am a follower also.

    marielay@gmail.com

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  14. SherrieApril 21, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Hi!
    Would love to be entered for this book. I am a follower and linked back to you. The link is in my sidebar. Thanks.

    Sherrie
    splummer54@gmail.com

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  15. AmberApril 21, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Please enter me!
    Thanks for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    I would love it if I was entered.

    I follow via Google and email.

    jaam121388 at yahoo dot com

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  17. avisannschildApril 21, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Please enter me! My email is shereadsandreads(at)gmail(dot)com. I'm also a follower!

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  18. UnknownApril 21, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    I'd like to enter. I follow.

    nhertel85ATyahooDOTcom

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  19. UnknownApril 21, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    I want to enter. I follow.

    nhertel85ATyahooDOTcom

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  20. KRApril 21, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    I'd love it.

    I follow.

    mj.coward[at]gmail.com

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  21. SaraApril 22, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    I'm a follower through Networked Blogs. Please enter me. Thanks!

    Sararush (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  22. teabirdApril 22, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    This book looks so good - I'd love to win it!


    (I have you in my Bloglines)


    teabird 17 & at & yahoo dot com

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  23. Wanda (A Season to Read)April 23, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Please enter my name for a chance to win. I loved 'Where the Heart Is' and bought 'Shoot the Moon' for one of my sisters for Christmas.

    I've added your giveaway to my Up For Grabs post.

    Thanks,
    wanda_waiting[@]hotmail[.]com

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  24. Carol MApril 23, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    I love Billie Letts books! Thank you for the chance to win this one!

    I'm a follower.

    I subscribe by email.

    Carol M
    mittens0831 AT aol.com

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  25. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    I would love to win a copy of this book. Please enter my name in your draw. Thanks.

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  26. bloggytreasuresApril 24, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    I so enjoyed the first one. I'd love to read this one!
    quelleheure4[at]gmail{dot}com

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  27. bloggytreasuresApril 24, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    tweet! http://twitter.com/quelleheure4/status/1608209408
    quelleheure4[at]gmail{dot}com

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  28. bloggytreasuresApril 24, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    I subscribe to your RSS feed.
    quelleheure4[at]gmail{dot}com

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  29. AnonymousApril 24, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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  30. Pamela SApril 24, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    This sounds like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway!!

    pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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  31. nomadreaderApril 25, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    I'd love to win. I follow you on RSS.

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  32. Carrie K.April 25, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    I've been wanting to read this one for a while - thanks for hosting the giveaway!

    I follow you on Google Reader, and I posted about the giveaway here:
    http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.com/2009/04/25/bookish-links-for-saturday-april-25-2009/

    nnjmom at yahoo dot com

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  33. CherylS22April 25, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Please count me in - Thanks!

    megalon22[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  34. clennaApril 26, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    I need to know what happens to these children. Sign me up.

    clenna@aol.com

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  35. clennaApril 26, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    I subscribe via email

    clenna@aol.com

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  36. Jo-JoApril 27, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Oh how I love Billie Letts novels...please enter me!
    joannelong74@gmail.com

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  37. DonnaApril 27, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Billy Letts is one of my favorite authors--please enter me in your drawing. dcompton@centurytel.net

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  38. BingoApril 28, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    Please enter me. Thanks!
    mr12step(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  39. a real librarianApril 29, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    This book sounds awesome - thanks for the chance to win!!

    areallibrarian[at]gmail[dot]com

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  40. LucyApril 30, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Please enter me into your giveaway. I would love to read this book. I've never read any of Billie Letts books. Thank you.
    makeupgirl21@comcast.net

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  41. SammieMay 1, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    I would love to be entered into your book giveaway. Thanks


    SamantharaeM@gmail.com

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  42. SammieMay 1, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    I am now a follower also.

    SamantharaeM@gmail.com

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  43. KerriMay 2, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Please enter me. ravndahl@hotmail.com.

    I'm a follower.

    I blogged about it here

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  44. SueMay 2, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    I love finding a great new book. Thanks for sharing~

    s.mickelson at gmail dot com

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  45. Renee GMay 2, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Would love to read this book.

    rsgrandinetti(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  46. scottsgalMay 3, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    This sounds like a wonderful read - please count me in

    msboatgal at aol.com

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  47. CindyMay 3, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    I loved Where the Heart Is. I would love to read Made in the USA. Please enter me in the drawing. I became a follower of your blog today.
    Thanks!
    Cindy
    Socmom213@aol.com

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  48. clennaMay 4, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    I signed up as a follower #1
    clenna@aol.com

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  49. clennaMay 4, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    I signed up as a follower #2
    clenna@aol.com

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  50. teaMay 7, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    I can't believe it. I won a copy of "Made in The USA. I'm so excited. Thank you, thank you and thank you again. I wanted to read it so badly.

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  51. KristiMay 7, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Tea - I am not sure if you have the right blog - the drawing has not been held here yet.

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  52. teaMay 7, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Oh, thanks for telling me. I received a copy. Now I can't remember who sent it. I did enter more than one contest. Thanks for giving me an headsup. Sorry for the confusion.

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  53. janetfayeMay 10, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    I would love to read this book.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  54. janetfayeMay 10, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    I follow.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  55. Gaby317May 10, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    This sounds like such a sad story. I've never read anything by Billie Letts.
    Pls count me in!

    + 2 I'm a new follower
    +2 I subscribe via email and googlereader

    thanks!

    gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com

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  56. AshleyMay 11, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Please enter me, thanks!
    booksobsession(at)gmail(dot)com

    +2 I am a follower.

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  57. AshleyMay 11, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    +2 I posted this contest on my sidebar at http://booksobsession.blogspot.com

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  58. Sue W.May 12, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    I would really like to be entered for this giveaway. I was not personally made in USA, I was born in England but am proud to have become a US citizen a few years ago.

    I am a follower.
    I subscribe to your blog by e-mail.
    I blogged this giveaway at:
    http://gourdcrafter.blogspot.com/

    roylsue(at)telpage(dot)net

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  59. Kitten22May 13, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    I'm a subscriber (through Google Reader)!

    BookCrossingKitten22[at]gmail[dot]com

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  60. AnonymousMay 14, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    This book sounds really interesting.

    gretchensmommie at aol dot com

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  61. Sir Thrift-A-LotMay 14, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  62. Sir Thrift-A-LotMay 14, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    I've read a bunch of good reviews on this book! Would love to give it a read.

    Sorry, I had to delete my other comment. I forgot to ad my email.

    jchaborek-at-hotmail.com

    FOLLOWER.

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  63. EsmeMay 16, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    I would love to read this book.

    maltaise@yahoo.com

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  64. CherMay 17, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Would love to add this book to my summer reading list! ckachelmuss@gmail.com

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  65. CherMay 17, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Now following you!

    ckachelmuss@gmail.com

    (thanks for adding this giveaway to my Mr. Linky!)

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  66. Cheap CheapMay 17, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    I am so excited to share with you an opportunity for you to link up to my giveaway page here http://cheapcheaps.blogspot.com/search/label/Giveaway

    Every Friday, I will have a weekly Giveaways Galore post that you can link up to via Mr. Linky!!

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  67. Sandee61May 18, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    I would love to be entered in your giveaway. I love Billie Letts novels and have read all but this one. Thank you!

    SandyG

    Muzzley56[at]aol[dot]com

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  68. Deb KMay 18, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Please enter me~I would love to win!

    deb55106@yahoo(dot)com

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