The Back to the Future Giveaway Hop is hosted by Kathy at I am a Reader, Not a Writer and Inky at Book Haven Extraordinaire. Books set in the past or future are being featured in this hop. Nothing in the present day - unless of course, they have time-traveled to the present day from the past or future!
I am giving away a copy of A Double Death on the Black Isle by A.D. Scott.
Nothing is ever quite at peace on Scotland's Black Isle- the Traveling people are forever at odds with the locals, the fishermen have nothing in common with the farmers, and the villagers have no connection with the town. But when two deaths occur on the same day, involving the same families from the same estate- the Black Isle seems as forbidding as its name.
Joanne Ross, typist at the Highland Gazette, is torn whether to take on the plum task of reporting on these murders- after all, the woman at the center of both crimes is one of her closest friends. Joanne knows the story could be her big break, and for a woman in the mid-1950's- a single mother, no less- good work is hard to come by.
But the investigation by the staff on the Gazette reveals secrets that will forever change this quiet, remote part of the Highlands. The ancient feudal order is crumbling, loyalties are tested, friendships torn apart, and the sublime beauty of the landscape will never seem peaceful again.
Joanne Ross, typist at the Highland Gazette, is torn whether to take on the plum task of reporting on these murders- after all, the woman at the center of both crimes is one of her closest friends. Joanne knows the story could be her big break, and for a woman in the mid-1950's- a single mother, no less- good work is hard to come by.
But the investigation by the staff on the Gazette reveals secrets that will forever change this quiet, remote part of the Highlands. The ancient feudal order is crumbling, loyalties are tested, friendships torn apart, and the sublime beauty of the landscape will never seem peaceful again.
This giveaway is open to U.S. only and you can enter through the rafflecopter form below. The giveaway ends at midnight on Jan 28th.
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40 comments:
I would much rather read a book about the past! I really should have chosen history as my major in college.
I enjoy reading books both in the past and in the future. However, lately, it's been fantasy books like Game of Thrones which is in the past with elements of the future (science fiction) thrown in.
The past. I love historical novels. But futuristic ones are ok too.
Depends on when in the past... But, to be honest, I'm kind of getting tired of historical novels. I've read a TON of them (mostly from Tudor England). I'm ready to move towards the FUTURE!
mestith@gmail.com
Thanks for the giveaway! I love reading about the past, but I'm in a phase where reading about the future is more interesting!
Most of the time I like books about the past. However, I really enjoy J.D. Robb's In Death series.
I would perfer to read a book in the past. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net
Personally, I would rather go past. Thank you for the giveaway.
cmucha319@yahoo.com
I think it really depends on the story but my usual preference is past.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Konstanz Silverbow
nothoughts2small.blogspot.com
What an awesome giveaway. Many thanks. I love both future and past novels, so would be hard to pick one
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Both... But looking over the books I have read it looks like a I read more Historicals...
I really like both but I think I'm going to go with future
Tough choice! I really love both...I guess my typical choice is books in the future, but I read a LOT of historical fiction too... I just read whatever I want! LOL :)
Future! Thanks for the Giveaway!
The past is more my thing.
The past, I don't read many futuristics at all! Thanks for the chance.
mlawson17 at hotmail dot com
I really like both and it just depends on my mood. Sometimes it's fun to read about the past and how it was but sometimes it's fun to read about how an author sees the future and the world they create in their mind. So, it just depends :)
Shelly Hammond
booski24@hotmail.com
I generally read books about the future (yay! science fiction!), but do enjoy a well-written book about the past too.
The Past, definitely.
I would say generally a book about the past :)
I don't have a strong preference as long as the book is well written :)
I like reading both because books about the past make me feel like I'm learning something and I love to see how authors envision the future! Thanks for this amazing giveaway - I would love to win!
Suz Reads
I am much more inclined to read books set in the past. Historical fiction is my fave genre!
Thanks for the giveaway, Kate!
In the past. I love classics!
I like the future. Thanks!
I enjoy reading novels set in the past. Many thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
a book set in the future
I enjoy historical novels. The past has an allure that I appreciate. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like both- it really depends on my mood. I grew up reading space operas and majored in history so they both have a special place in my heart. Today I'm in a history mood though!
I will read both. They both have their appeal.
I like both!
I prefer a book set in the past.
I would rather read a book that is set in the future. I guess because there are so many different ideas of what the future could be like. But I'm not against reading books in the past. My favorite book that's set in the past is the Outlander Series. Thank you for being a part of this fun and awesome blog hop!!
I like them both but I think I prefer the past
The past, definitely.
depends on the story. i love history and sci-fi so both work for me.
I prefer books set in the past
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com
I tend to prefer books set in the past
I love sci-fi/fantasy. I have a book group that reads this genre. We just read Empire State.
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