Pages

▼

Friday, October 16, 2009

ARC Arrival and a Giveaway! - Life After Genius


Life After Genius by M. Ann Jacoby

Publisher: Hachette Book Group

Theodore "Mead" Fegley has always been the smartest person he knows. By age twelve, he was in high school, and by fifteen he was attending a top-ranked university. Now, at age eighteen, he's on the verge of proving the Reimann Hypothesis, an equation that has mystified mathematicians for years. But only days before graduation, Mead suddenly flees home to rural Illinois. What has caused him to run remains a mystery to all but Mead and a classmate whose quest for success has turned into a dangerous obsession.

As Mead embarks on a new life's journey--learning the family business of selling furniture and embalming the dead--he'll discover a surprising truth: that the heart may know what the head has yet to learn. (Back cover)

I have 5 copies of this book to give away courtesy of Hachette Books!

Read an excerpt of Life After Genius.

Rules for entries are changing - future giveaways will continue to be revised until I find something I am happy with again.

  1. U.S./Canada only - No PO Boxes
  2. Giveaway ends Nov 6, 2009, 11:59PM CST.
  3. All entries can currently be left in same comment.
  4. For first entry - Leave comment with email address.
  5. +2 Current Followers
  6. +1 New Followers
  7. +2 Follow me on twitter (kherbrand) and tweet - can use retweet button at bottom.
  8. +2 For a blog post - leave me the link please.
  9. +1 If you tell me how you heard about this giveaway.
Good luck!

49 comments:

  1. LinnaOctober 16, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    I would like to read this book.

    +2 current follower
    +1 I knew this giveaway when I browsed through my google reader.

    linna.hsu at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  2. Heidi VOctober 16, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    I would love to read this book!

    Thanks
    heidivargas [at] live dot com

    ReplyDelete
  3. Susan Helene GottfriedOctober 16, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    No need to enter me. I'm dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this up at Win a Book for you.

    ReplyDelete
  4. A Bookshelf MonstrosityOctober 16, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    I'd love to be included in this giveaway!

    +2 Current FOllower
    +2 I follow on Twitter(@bookmonstrosity)and I tweeted:http://twitter.com/bookmonstrosity/status/4925811785
    +2 Posted this on my blog.

    fitz12383(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  5. UnknownOctober 16, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    +1-I'd love a chance to read this thanks!

    +2 Current Follower

    +1 Heard about this through my google reader.

    unforgetable_dreamer_always(at)hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  6. J.T. OldfieldOctober 16, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Please enter me in this!

    j.t.oldfield[at]gmail.com

    I heard about this through West of Mars Win a Book
    I've been following you on Twitter
    I've been following you w/ Google Reader.

    Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  7. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Would love to read this book...please count me in.

    I'm a follower/subscriber.

    karen k
    kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  8. Lynz PicklesOctober 16, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    I'd love to read this.

    +2 I follow via RSS
    +1 The giveaway popped up in my reader twice: from your RSS feed and from Win a Book
    lynzajw[at]gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  9. Sheila DeethOctober 16, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Okay, I found the retweet button this time. Interesting. And I follow.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Jessica ( frellathon )October 16, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Wow have not heard of this book but it sounds so good. Count me in please. Thanks.

    jessica(at)fan(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  11. HeatherOctober 16, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Sounds like one of those books you can't put down.

    Please enter me to win a copy.

    Also a follower already.

    heatherdpear at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  12. PamOctober 16, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    This sounds like a very interesting read.

    +2 current follower
    +1 heard about this on my google reader updates

    melacan at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  13. Miss HaleyOctober 16, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    enter me please!! this looks so cool
    haleymathiot at yahoo dot com

    +2 follower
    +2 follow on twitter and tweeted (haleymathiot)

    ReplyDelete
  14. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    This sounds like an original storyline.

    I subscribe by e-mail.
    I'm a current follower.
    I learned about this giveway through the newsletter.
    enyl(at)inbox(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  15. hippmomOctober 17, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    This looks like a good read.Please enter my name.

    +2 for being a follower

    angelahipp (at) charter (dot) net

    ReplyDelete
  16. booklover0226October 17, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    This sounds like a great book; I look forward in reading it.

    Thanks,
    Tracey D
    +1 Booklover0226 AT gmail DOT com
    +2 Old follower

    ReplyDelete
  17. Mozi EsmeOctober 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Would love to read this!

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

    +2 current follower...

    ReplyDelete
  18. Sarah EOctober 17, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Please enter me in this giveaway!

    +2 current follower
    +1 I learned about this giveaway by checking your RSS feed.

    saemmerson at yahoo dot com

    Sarah Emmerson

    ReplyDelete
  19. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    I've heard about this book and would love to read it.

    +2 email subscriber

    +1 found out about this giveaway through your email update.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  20. BookloggedOctober 17, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    My memoir is going to be titled, Life As Genius! JK! Please enter me for this giveaway.

    booklogged at gmail dot com

    +2 I am a current follower

    +2 I follow on Twitter and tweeted about this giveaway.

    +1 I read about the giveaway on Google Reader. May I suggest entering this giveaway on MckLinky at Contest Central.

    ReplyDelete
  21. lag123October 17, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    This sounds good. Please enter me.
    Current follower.
    Follow on twitter and tweeted.
    Heard about this giveaway through your email.

    lag110@mchsi.com

    ReplyDelete
  22. JaimeOctober 18, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    # +1 would love to read

    # +2 Current
    copperllama at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  23. April (BooksandWine)October 18, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    I would love to read this book! goodbooksandgoodwine[@]gmail.com

    .+2 Current Followers
    +2 Follow me on twitter (kherbrand) and tweet - can use retweet button at bottom here is the tweet link:
    http://twitter.com/booksandwine/status/4979127545
    +1 I saw this giveaway in my googlereader, since I am subscribed to your feed!

    ReplyDelete
  24. wheresmyrainOctober 18, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    looks like a good read, love books like this
    +2 current follower
    +1 knew about giveway from my google reader update


    wheresmyrain at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  25. Dawn M.October 18, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    This sounds like an interesting story. Would love the chance to read it. :0)

    I subscribe with google reader.

    I heard about this from my google reader and also on West of Mars.

    Thanks!
    librarygrinch at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  26. FrankSandyOctober 18, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Please enter me in this giveaway. walkerd@primus.ca

    ReplyDelete
  27. BeccaOctober 19, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    Please enter me!

    +2 Current follower
    +2 follow of Twitter (@Beckster000)and tweeted here:
    http://twitter.com/Beckster000/status/4997518967
    +2 Blogged here:
    http://completepoppycock.blogspot.com/2009/10/life-after-genius_19.html
    +1 I saw the giveaway listed on West of Mars' Win a Book site

    thanks
    rebecca.bradeen(at)verizon(dot)net

    ReplyDelete
  28. AndreaOctober 19, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Historical fictions are my favorite, please enter me
    andie.v107(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  29. AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Follow you on Twitter and tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/saemmerson/status/5052472116

    saemmerson at yahoo dot com

    Sarah Emmerson

    ReplyDelete
  30. Marilyn BrantOctober 22, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    *waving to Kristi!!*

    I love the sound of this book's premise and would love to read it :). I come from a mathematically oriented family, so I'm intrigued by the personality of the main character, the math element, and the journey--to Illinois, no less! (Though probably more serious in tone, I really enjoyed "A Beautiful Mind," too...)

    Hope you're having a wonderful week!!

    marilynbrant AT gmail DOT com

    ReplyDelete
  31. AnonymousOctober 22, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    I'm fascinated by the synopsis of the book; the character sounds fascinating and identifiable. Please accept this as my entry. Thank you!

    Aliya D.
    aliyadaya(at)shaw(dot)ca

    ReplyDelete
  32. ReadingOctober 24, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    Please enter me. Thanks for the chance.

    I found this giveaway on the Hatchette web site.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  33. LauraOctober 28, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Please enter me to win.
    Laura
    laura.leahj@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  34. Linda HendersonNovember 2, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    I would love to read this book.

    +1 new follower
    +1 Came over from Win A Book.

    seriousreader at live dot com

    ReplyDelete
  35. MargieNovember 2, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    I'd like to read this book!
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

    +! just became an email follower

    +! found this site through Book Monstrosity

    ReplyDelete
  36. catss99November 4, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    catss99@yahoo.com
    amanda
    +2 Current Follower

    # +2 Follow on twitter and tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/catss99/status/5414958671

    # +1 i'm a follower so that's where i heard!

    ReplyDelete
  37. Belinda MNovember 4, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Please include me in your giveaway

    +2 current follower

    +2 follow on twitter as prairiebelle and tweeted

    http://twitter.com/Prairiebelle/status/5419155977

    Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat - join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/


    bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  38. UnknownNovember 4, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    I'd love to read this!
    lexilibrarian AT gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  39. SavingDivaNovember 4, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Awesome giveaway! I would love to win :)

    savingforhome at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  40. brizmusNovember 5, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    I keep seeing this book around, and it looks great!
    +1 new follower
    +2 follow you on twitter (@brizmus), and I tweeted it
    +1 I heard about it from A Bookshelf Monstrosity
    It's in my sidebar, I don't know if that counts for extra points
    http://brizmusblogsbooks.blogspot.com

    zedster.tbb(at)gmail(DOT)com

    ReplyDelete
  41. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Sounds like a great read : D

    +2 Current follower
    +2 Twitter follower and used retweet button -bottom of page
    +1 Saw your contest on West of Mars

    BevE
    merryweatherbookblog(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  42. BleuetteNovember 5, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Sounds good.
    tirachii@yahoo.com

    +1 New Follower
    +2 Follow on twitter
    +1 your twitter

    ReplyDelete
  43. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Please enter me. walkermisc@primus.ca

    ReplyDelete
  44. CherylS22November 6, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    I'd love to read this book - please count me in!

    +2 - I already follow
    +1 - I learned about this giveaway on your RSS feed

    Thanks ~ megalon22{at}yahoo{dot}com

    ReplyDelete
  45. DGNovember 6, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    great giveaway! thanks for the chance

    dreamzz12{at]aol{dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  46. DGNovember 6, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    dreamzz12{at]aol{dot]com

    http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5499194315

    tweeted 1

    ReplyDelete
  47. DGNovember 6, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    dreamzz12{at]aol{dot]com

    http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5499194315

    tweeted 2

    ReplyDelete
  48. DGNovember 6, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    I am a new follower (DG)


    dreamzz12{at]aol{dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  49. DGNovember 6, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    I saw it on a giveaway linky

    dreamzz12{at]aol{dot]com

    ReplyDelete