Last June, the EDIWTB online book club read The Local News, by Miriam Gershow. It's the story of Lydia, a girl in high school in Michigan whose popular, cruel brother disappears during his senior year. Here is my review and the book club discussion, and also Miriam Gershow's guest post about why she set The Local News in high school.
The Local News just came out in paperback, and Miriam Gershow has generously offered to give away a copy of the paperback version. I really enjoyed this book - in my review, I wote that "I was simply blown away at times by Gershow's writing talent, rereading phrases and passages that were beautifully expressive and also dead-on accurate."
If you'd like to win the copy of The Local News, leave me a comment below (and be sure to leave your email address). Random.org will pick a winner next Friday, March 19.
I would love to have a chance to win! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Melissa C | March 11, 2010 at 11:31 PM
I've read about this book before and it sounds like something I would like. Please enter me in the giveaway!
Posted by: Deb | March 12, 2010 at 08:12 AM
i am dying to read this book. would love to win a copy!
Posted by: dawn | March 12, 2010 at 08:20 AM
Sounds like an interesting read. Would love to win a copy. Thanks!
Posted by: Susan B | March 12, 2010 at 08:49 AM
Sounds like a great book!
Posted by: Alicia | March 12, 2010 at 09:56 AM
I'd love to read this one. Please enter me in the drawing.
Posted by: Stacy | March 12, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Am I too late? I would like it as well! :)
Posted by: Larissa Fair | March 12, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Please include me! Thanks!
Posted by: christine | March 12, 2010 at 10:59 AM
I'd love to win this book. Please enter me in the drawing.
Posted by: Sandy Jay | March 12, 2010 at 04:45 PM
I would love to win a copy. Thanks!
Posted by: A Bookshelf Monstrosity | March 12, 2010 at 05:09 PM
The story line of this family and the coming of age theme, sounds very interesting!
Many thanks.....Cindi
Posted by: Cindi | March 12, 2010 at 05:27 PM
I have had this book on my radar for a long time. I would love a chance to win.
Thanks
sharon54220@gmail.com
Posted by: Sharon Walling | March 12, 2010 at 07:52 PM
Wow, you do know how to pick them (!), for this book is all over the web today!!!
I'd love to receive a copy to read and review!
Thanks so much,
Darby
darbyscloset at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Darby Lohrding | March 12, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks!
Posted by: Kathy Bagby | March 14, 2010 at 01:00 PM
Hello! Please sign me up for a copy! elizabethannelarson@yahoo.com
Posted by: Liz | March 15, 2010 at 12:17 AM
She just came to my attention on Twitter, so I'd love an opportunity to read her book!
Posted by: Jen - Devourer of Books | March 15, 2010 at 03:03 PM
Please enter me to win this book. Thanks!
Posted by: Wendy | March 19, 2010 at 02:49 PM
Thanks for this great giveaway. would enjoy it greatly.
Posted by: ruth | March 19, 2010 at 11:59 PM