Interview with Paul Magid, Author of Lifting the Wheel of Karma (Giveaway)

Paul H. Magid started writing his debut novel, Lifting the Wheel of Karma, twenty-five years ago while still in high school. It took him so long to complete because he tried repeatedly to abandon it, but the work refused to be forsaken. Eventually he realized that sharing this story with the world was, in fact, his Dharma.

Along the way he has worked as a Wall Street financial analyst, a waiter (not a very good one), a Hollywood Agent Trainee, a real estate developer, a summer day camp director, an award winning screenwriter, and independent filmmaker—including his autobiographical film, A Life Unfinished, which screened in The Hamptons International Film Festival.

Visit Paul online at http://www.paulhmagid.com/.

Where did you grow up?

Manalapan, NJ.

When did you begin writing?

I began secretly writing in high school. I say "secretly" because I was too insecure to tell anyone that I wanted to be a writer.

Do you write during the day, at night or whenever you can sneak a few moments?

I write mostly at night because the energy of late at night is best for me. Having said that, however, you never know when inspiration will strike. I try to put myself in moving meditative moments when, for me, the creative juices get flowing, which can mean going for a walk or a drive. When it works, I scramble for something to write on before I forget it and it's gone forever.

What is this book about?

Lifting the Wheel of Karma is a searing spiritual epic about healing, about redemption, and ultimately, about a boy who finds God in the most extraordinary of ways.

What inspired you to write it?

I knew from the start that I wanted to share with the world a penetrating and powerful story of meaning. I wanted to share with the world the most amazing story I possibly could, and after twenty-five years of working on it, I finally did.

Who is your favorite character from the book?

It's funny you ask that, because that's also the very first question in my Reader's Group Question list. For me, my main character, Joseph Connell, is my most favorite character.

Who is your biggest supporter?

By far, my girlfriend Sharon. There isn't even a close second. She is the reason that, for me, Happiness is possible.

Are you a member of a critique group? If no, who provides feedback on your work?

I am not a member of a critique group. I run my work first by Sharon, then my two closest friends, who love me too much to anything less than brutally honest.

Who is your favorite author?

Theodore Dreiser, who wrote An American Tragedy. Every word I needed to know for the high school SATs I learned from that one novel.

Do you have an agent or are you looking for one?

I do not have an agent. I wouldn't say I'm looking for one, but if one presented an opportunity that would benefit me, I would certainly agree to a sit down.

Was the road to publication smooth sailing or a bumpy ride?

It was a bumpy twenty-five years, then a smooth sailing six months.

If you knew then, what you know now, is there anything you would have done differently?

Yes, I would have been much smarter twenty-five years ago.

Where can readers purchase a copy of your book?

Amazon is the best place for readers to buy my novel.

Where can readers find out more?

My web site - http://www.paulhmagid.com/ - has the 1st two chapters for reading and/or downloading, as well as some great pictures of my research journeys to India and Montana.

What is one piece of advice you would like to share with aspiring authors everywhere?

The biggest difference between good writing and great writing usually hits around the 500th time you rewrite it -at least it was for me.

What is up next for you?

Once my novel is up and running on its own I turn to writing the companion book, which is part memoir/part self-help guide.

Is there anything you would like to add?

Just thank you very much for having me.

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Paperback
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ISBN: 9780984016068
Pages: 192
Release: September 23, 2011

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Book Summary: A Profound Spiritual Journey of Extraordinary Healing and Redemption

Joseph Connell is a gifted high school athlete from Montana, loved deeply by his family, yet tormented by nightmarish visions he can neither explain nor escape.

He believes the answer to what threatens to crush him can be found in the knowledge possessed by a mystical old wise man, who lives deep within the remote Himalayas of India.

If Joseph is ever to find the peace he so desperately seeks, he must get this wise old man to reveal what he truly knows, but that will not be easy…for this sage knows far more than he admits.

A modern tale that harkens back to the myths of antiquity. It takes you on a remarkable journey, while exploring the themes of healing, redemption, forgiveness, sacrifice, and ultimately...peace within.

Paul is giving away 3 paperback copies to lucky winners from my blog. Use the Rafflecopter form to enter.

Giveaway: Born Under a Lucky Moon: A Novel by Dana Precious

Born Under a Lucky Moon: A Novel is the tale of two very important (but distant) years in the lives of Jeannie Thompson and her (embarrassing, crazy) colorful family members to whom “things” just seem to happen. From the Great Lakes of Michigan to Los Angeles and back again, it is a story of surprise marriages, a renegade granny, a sprinkler system cursed by the gods, and myriad other factors Jeannie blames for her full-tilt, out-of-control existence. But it’s also about good surprises—like an unexpected proposal that might just open Jeannie’s eyes to her real place among the people she loves most in the world . . . the same ones she ran far away from to begin with.

I've read numerous reviews of Born Under a Lucky Moon, and all of them have sung the book's praises. I was excited when the publicist contacted me and asked me to review it. While I haven't read the book yet, I received a second copy to give away to one of my readers.

Here's what some people are saying about Born Under a Lucky Moon:

"This is a feel-good, amazing read...I highly recommend it."

--Luanne Stevenson, Blogcritics reviewer

"An incredible book that I have no doubt you’ll absolutely love!"

--ChickLitReviews.com

"I can wholeheartedly recommend Born Under a Lucky Moon to anyone looking for a fictional story about families, and why we love them even if they are always getting themselves into sticky situations."

--The Book Chick

Read more reviews and learn more about author Dana Precious at http://bornunderaluckymoon.com/

How can you win a copy of this great book? Follow the rules below:

1) You must be a follower or subscriber of The Book Connection to win.


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4) One additional entry if you follow me on Twitter. Leave a comment with your profile link to show you're a follower.

5) Two additional entries if you like the Born Under a Lucky Moon page on Facebook.

6) Two additional entries if you follow Dana Precious on Twitter.

7) You must be 18 or older to be eligible to win and a resident of the United States or Canada.

Deadline for entries is 11:59 PM Eastern on Sunday, April 3, 2011. Winner will be selected out of all entrants who followed the rules governing this contest. The winner will be notified by email and have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. Your free book will be shipped via the USPS. The Book Connection is not responsible for lost or damaged items.

The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway -- Book Pack #10 (Suspense/Thrillers)

It is hard to believe, but we are coming to the end of The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway. This is the final giveaway of this promotion. I'm not even sure where summer went.

I have not had the chance to read any of these books. Three of the four belong to former clients of Pump Up Your Book. The last one I received through a different promotional event. I had hoped to read it, but alas, new books and new clients keep coming in faster than I can read. All of the copies in Book Pack #10 are ARCs. I can tell you that the three former clients--Battles, Slaughter, and Barclay, received stellar reviews when they toured in August 2009.

Book Pack #10 includes:



The Last Child by John Hart

Thirteen year-old Johnny Merrimon had the perfect life: a warm home and loving parents; a twin sister, Alyssa, with whom he shared an irreplaceable bond. He knew nothing of loss, until the day Alyssa vanished from the side of a lonely street. Now, a year later, Johnny finds himself isolated and alone, failed by the people he'd been taught since birth to trust. No one else believes that Alyssa is still alive, but Johnny is certain that she is---confident in a way that he can never fully explain.

Determined to find his sister, Johnny risks everything to explore the dark side of his hometown. It is a desperate, terrifying search, but Johnny is not as alone as he might think. Detective Clyde Hunt has never stopped looking for Alyssa either, and he has a soft spot for Johnny. He watches over the boy and tries to keep him safe, but when Johnny uncovers a dangerous lead and vows to follow it, Hunt has no choice but to intervene.

Then a second child goes missing . . .

Undeterred by Hunt's threats or his mother's pleas, Johnny enlists the help of his last friend, and together they plunge into the wild, to a forgotten place with a history of violence that goes back more than a hundred years. There, they meet a giant of a man, an escaped convict on his own tragic quest. What they learn from him will shatter every notion Johnny had about the fate of his sister; it will lead them to another far place, to a truth that will test both boys to the limit.



Shadow of Betrayal: A Jonathan Quinn Novel (Jonathan Quinn Novels) by Brett Battles

The meeting place was carefully chosen: an abandoned church in rural Ireland just after dark. For Jonathan Quinn—a freelance operative and professional “cleaner”—the job was only to observe. If his cleanup skills were needed, it would mean things had gone horribly wrong. But an assassin hidden in a tree assured just that. And suddenly Quinn had four dead bodies to dispose of and one astounding clue—to a mystery that is about to spin wildly out of control.

Three jobs, no questions. That was the deal Quinn had struck with his client at the Office. Unfortunately for him, Ireland was just the first. Now Quinn, along with his colleague and girlfriend—the lethal Orlando—has a new assignment touched off by the killings in Ireland. Their quarry is a U.N. aide worker named Marion Dupuis who has suddenly disappeared from her assignment in war-torn Africa. When Quinn finally catches a glimpse of her, she quickly flees, frantic and scared. And not alone.

For Quinn the assignment has now changed. Find Marion Dupuis, and the child she is protecting, and keep them from harm. If it were only that easy.

Soon Quinn and Orlando find themselves in a bunker in the California hills, where Quinn will unearth a horrifying plot that is about to reach stage critical for a gathering of world leaders—and an act of terror more cunning, and more insidious, than anyone can guess.



Fear the Worst by Linwood Barclay

Your daughter doesn’t come home one night from her summer job.

You go there looking for her. No one’s seen her. But it’s worse than that.

No one’s ever seen her. So where has she been going every day? And where is she now?

Tim is an average guy. He sells cars. He has an ex-wife. She’s moved in with a man whose moody son spends more time online than he should. His girlfriend is turning out to be a bit of a flake. It’s not a life without hassles, but nothing will prepare Tim for the nightmare that’s about to begin.

Sydney vanishes into thin air. At the hotel where she supposedly worked, no one has ever heard of her. Even her closest friends seem to be at a loss. Now, as the days pass without word, Tim must face the fact that not only is Sydney missing, but that the daughter he’s loved and thought he knew is a virtual stranger.

As he retraces Sydney’s steps, Tim discovers that the suburban Connecticut town he always thought of as idyllic is anything but. What he doesn’t know is that his every move is being watched. There are others who want to find Syd as much as Tim does.

But they’re not planning a Welcome Home party.

The closer Tim comes to the truth, the closer he comes to every parent’s worst nightmare—and the kind of evil only a parent’s love has a chance in hell of stopping.



Undone by Karin Slaughter

In the trauma center of Atlanta's busiest hospital, Sara Linton treats the city's poor, wounded, and unlucky--and finds refuge from the tragedy that rocked her life in rural Grant County. Then, in one instant, Sara is thrust into a frantic police investigation, coming face-to-face with a tall driven detective and his quiet female partner.... In Undone, three unforgettable characters from Karin Slaughter's New York Times bestselling novels Faithless and Fractured collide for the first time, entering an electrifying race against the clock--and a duel with unspeakable human evil.

In the backwoods of suburban Atlanta, where Sara's patient was found, local police have set up their investigation. But Georgia Bureau of Investigation detective Will Trent doesn't wait for the go-ahead from his boss--he plunges through police lines, through the brooding woods, and single-handedly exposes a hidden house of horror buried beneath the earth. Then he finds another victim....

Wresting the case away from the local police chief, Will and his partner, Faith Mitchell--a woman keeping explosive secrets of her own--are called into a related investigation. Another woman--a smart, upscale, independent young mother--has been snatched. For the two cops out on the hunt, for the doctor trying to bring her patient back to life, the truth hits like a hammer: the killer's torture chamber has been found, but the killer is still at work.

Retail Value of Book Pack #10 is $89.99!

Here are the rules and entry details for Book Pack #10 in The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway. The rules are a bit different this time, so be sure to read them:



1. You must be a follower of this blog to be eligible to win.

2. Leave a comment here indicating you are a follower.

3. You will receive two additional entries for every friend you refer to this contest. Your friend must become a follower of the blog and leave a comment indicating who referred him/her. Use Blogger IDs when listing who provided the referral, so they are easily traced back to the correct person. No anonymous entries are allowed.

This giveaway is only open to residents of the United States and Canada. No emails will be sent to notify the winner. The winner can claim his/her prize by clicking the Contact Me button in the sidebar and sending along his/her mailing address. All winners have 72 hours after their names are announced to claim their prizes. An alternative winner will be selected after the 72 hour window has passed. If you win a prize, please wait one week before entering another giveaway. Prizes will be shipped media mail through the United States Postal Service. We are not responsible for lost or damaged goods. Deadline to enter is 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 12, 2010. Only those who follow the rules of this contest will be eligible to win.

GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!

Book Pack #9 Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations goes out to allisonsbj3, the winner of Book Pack #9 in The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway! She now has 72 hours to contact me with her mailing information. A contact button can be found in my sidebar. I will select another winner if I don't hear from her within the next 72 hours.

The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway -- Book Pack # 9 (Mystery/True-Crime)

This summer has just flown by and we're now down to the final two weeks of The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway. Book Pack # 9 is hard for me to part with. I truly enjoyed these books; three of them are signed by the authors. I just happen to hate clutter more than I love great books. If we ever build another house, I will have one room designed with floor to ceiling bookshelves on at least two sides. Then I might have enough room.

Book Pack # 9 includes:



An autographed copy of Bob Avey's Beneath a Buried House.

Tulsa Police Detective Kenny Elliot has a keen sense for the unusual. The death of a John Doe from an overdose seems like an easy case--to everyone except Elliot. He's sure there is more to it than meets the eye. His mission to discover the truth finds him deceived at every turn and makes him the target of an unknown danger.

You can read my full review here.



The second book is an autographed copy of Downsized To Death by Patricia Gulley.

When branch manager, Prudence Peters learns the national travel agency where she works is downsizing and she is demoted, you would think that's all the bad news she has to contend with. Put in the position of watching helplessly while news of closing branches circulates, and desperately trying to make sure her branch isn't one of them, Pru also has to worry about vying for her former job against a slew of others. As if matters couldn't get any worse, her former boss, Claudia, turns up dead, and one of Pru's employees, who is now missing, is the prime suspect. Can Pru save her job, the branch, and find a killer?

My full review can be found here.



The Last Jew Standing by Michael Simon is just one of his Dan Reles novels.

This fourth installment of Simon's Detective Dan Reles series finds Dan with a new home, a new wife, a son, and far removed from the life he once had in New York. But there is no way that Dan will ever escape his past...especially when it shows up on his doorstep.

My review can be read here.



Last, but certainly not least, is an autographed copy of the true military crime novel, Murder in Baker Company: How Four American Soldiers Killed One of Their Own by Cilla McCain.

After serving in Bosnia, Army Specialist Richard T. Davis reenlisted in time for the invasion of Iraq. He would make it through the bloody, savage battle known as the Midtown Massacre and return on July 12, 2003 to Fort Benning, Georgia. Richard looked forward to reuniting with his parents soon in St. Charles, Missouri.

That reunion never happened.

My review can be found here.

Retail Value of Book Pack #9 is $85.80!

Here are the rules and entry details for Book Pack #9 in The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway:



1. You must be a follower of this blog to be eligible to win.

2. For your first entry, leave a comment here indicating you are a follower.

3. Blog about this contest and receive five additional entries. Comment must include a link to your blog post about the contest.

4. You will receive two additional entries for every friend you refer to this contest. Your friend must become a follower of the blog and leave a comment indicating who referred him/her. Use Blogger IDs when listing who provided the referral, so they are easily traced back to the correct person. No anonymous entries are allowed.

5. You will receive one additional entry for tweeting about this contest. Leave a link to your tweet here.

6. You will receive one additional entry for following my other blog, Book Tours and More. Leave me a comment here telling me you're now a follower of BTM.

This giveaway is only open to residents of the United States and Canada. No emails will be sent to notify the winner. The winner can claim his/her prize by clicking the Contact Me button in the sidebar and sending along his/her mailing address. All winners have 72 hours after their names are announced to claim their prizes. An alternative winner will be selected after the 72 hour window has passed. If you win a prize, please wait one week before entering another giveaway. Prizes will be shipped media mail through the United States Postal Service. We are not responsible for lost or damaged goods. Deadline to enter is 11:59 PM on Saturday, September 4, 2010. Only those who follow the rules of this contest will be eligible to win.

GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!

Book Pack #8 Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations goes out to Susanne, winner of Book Pack #8 in The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway!

Susanne now has 72 hours to contact us with her mailing information. Our contact button is in the sidebar. If we don't hear from her within 72 hours, we'll select another winner.

Thanks again to all who participated last week. This week's giveaway will be posted soon!

Book Pack #7 Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations goes out to Martha Lawson, winner of Book Pack #7 for children in The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway!

Martha now has 72 hours to contact me with her mailing address. If I don't hear from her by then, a new winner will be selected.

Thanks to all who participated. Look for this week's giveaway, coming soon!

The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway - Book Pack # 8 (For Women)

This is the second giveaway that is being listed for this week in The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway. There will only be two more book packs available after this one, so keep an eye out for these every week.

Book Pack # 8 includes:





Recipes for Enchantment, The Secret Ingredient is You! by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein.

I've been a fan of Dr. Barbara's books since I was first introduced to THE TRUTH, I'm Ten, I'm Smart and I Know Everything!.

All of these stories in this collection focus on the positive aspects of life, inspiring you to do the same. You'll meet Joey, a young cancer patient whose attitude and perception of events help him to believe he'll be well again. Then there's Mr. Diamond who completed his circle of life by returning to the city he once had to flee. Read how Bernadette Hoyer's memory of a childhood pet reminded her of a great act of love from the father she had lost. And meet The Mysterious Rabbi who shows the meaning of serving others. With contributions from Bernice Becker, Leslie Brittman, Emily Doherty, Bernadette Hoyer, Doreen Laperdon-Addison, Sherri Rosen, Ellen Saposnik, Sylvia Schultz Margolin, Tzvia Singer, and Claire Wintram this story collection will find you feeling better about your life and motivated to keep finding the positive side of things.

You can read my full review here.



Delight, also by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein.

In this book women can find a way to celebrate life in a meaningful way. Holstein takes readers along on a journey from her lack of involvement in the Jewish faith to her complete commitment as a member of the Judaic tribe, sharing with readers the delight she discovered in the revelation that we are all connected. And at the end of a story, Holstein draws readers into her discovery by providing them musings, ponderings, and reflections on how they, too, can discover delight.

My complete review appears here.

Blogger's note: Includes a free matching bookmark.

Also included is my last ARC of Michele Wahlder's Alphatudes: The Alphabet of Gratitude.



Alphatudes uses the alphabet to provide readers with simple ways to focus on the positive. From acceptance to laughter, and from passion to voice, this book will give you twenty-six easy ways to discover the secret of gratitude.

You can read my review here.

Retail value of Book Pack #8 is $40.44!

Here are the rules and entry details for Book Pack #8 in The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway:



1. You must be a follower of this blog to be eligible to win.

2. For your first entry, leave a comment here indicating you are a follower.

3. Blog about this contest and receive five additional entries. Comment must include a link to your blog post about the contest.

4. You will receive two additional entries for every friend you refer to this contest. Your friend must become a follower of the blog and leave a comment indicating who referred him/her. Use Blogger IDs when listing who provided the referral, so they are easily traced back to the correct person. No anonymous entries are allowed.

5. You will receive one additional entry for tweeting about this contest. Leave a link to your tweet here.

6. You will receive one additional entry for following my other blog, Book Tours and More. Leave me a comment here telling me you're now a follower of BTM.

This giveaway is only open to residents of the United States and Canada. No emails will be sent to notify the winner. The winner can claim his/her prize by clicking the Contact Me button in the sidebar and sending along his/her mailing address. All winners have 72 hours after their names are announced to claim their prizes. An alternative winner will be selected after the 72 hour window has passed. If you win a prize, please wait one week before entering another giveaway. Prizes will be shipped media mail through the United States Postal Service. We are not responsible for lost or damaged goods. Deadline to enter is 11:59 PM on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Only those who follow the rules of this contest will be eligible to win.

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!

The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway - Book Pack #7 (Children's)

This will be another two book pack week. Are you feeling lucky?

There are only two weeks left until The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway is over. Even if you're not interested in a certain book pack, tell your friends so they can enter to win too. I'll post Book Pack #8 in a separate entry.

Book Pack #7 includes:


Be Cool, Follow Earth's Rule by Penelope Ann Kysiak.



In this rhyming tale, a young girl asks her father about the flowers that grow in their garden. She soon learns how helpful the garlic flower is and why her family plants their own vegetables. She soon discovers the importance of conserving water and energy and encourages the reader to do the same.

Read my full review here.

I won this book from another blog giveaway. I read it and shared it with my kids. Now, I want to share its wisdom with others.

The Raindrop by Brian D. McClure.



With The Raindrop, readers are treated to an enjoyable story along with a touch of science and a great message. Through lyrical prose the author shares the Raindrop’s journey and all he learns along the way.

My review can be found here.

Blogger's note: When I received this book, it had a slice on the back cover. It looks like it was sliced at some point by a razor blade. I was able to tape the inside, but it is still slightly visible from the outside back cover.



GLAMOUR GIRL FROM THE STARS and Little Big Wolf by Carlton Scott.

Glamour Girl from the Stars is the story of PleeDee, an alien girl who borrows her father’s spaceship to come to earth for the Miss Universe Pageant. After traveling around earth and experiencing different cultures, PleeDee soon discovers she feels good about herself without entering any beauty pageants.

In Little Big Wolf, Nathan dreams he is exploring the rocky trails of the forest when a large wolf pounces. Suddenly the wolf appears nervous, and Nathan and he stumble upon two hunters. Nathan soon discovers the other source of the wolf’s anxiety, a pup that is too sick to play. Nathan tends to the pup, then he and the wolf continue their adventure.



You can read my reviews of these books here and here.



Retail value of Book Pack #7 is $51.85!



Here are the rules and entry details for Book Pack #7 in The Book Connection's Summer 2010 Book Giveaway:



1. You must be a follower of this blog to be eligible to win.

2. For your first entry, leave a comment here indicating you are a follower.

3. Blog about this contest and receive five additional entries. Comment must include a link to your blog post about the contest.

4. You will receive two additional entries for every friend you refer to this contest. Your friend must become a follower of the blog and leave a comment indicating who referred him/her. Use Blogger IDs when listing who provided the referral, so they are easily traced back to the correct person. No anonymous entries are allowed.

5. You will receive one additional entry for tweeting about this contest. Leave a link to your tweet here.

6. You will receive one additional entry for following my other blog, Book Tours and More. Leave me a comment here telling me you're now a follower of BTM.

This giveaway is only open to residents of the United States and Canada. No emails will be sent to notify the winner. The winner can claim his/her prize by clicking the Contact Me button in the sidebar and sending along his/her mailing address. All winners have 72 hours after their names are announced to claim their prizes. An alternative winner will be selected after the 72 hour window has passed. If you win a prize, please wait one week before entering another giveaway. Prizes will be shipped media mail through the United States Postal Service. We are not responsible for lost or damaged goods. Deadline to enter is 11:59 PM on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Only those who follow the rules of this contest will be eligible to win.

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!

Penguin Books Celebrates 75 Years with a Giveaway

The Book Connection would like to congratulate Penguin Books on their 75th Anniversary!

In 1935, Penguin founder Allen Lane took the publishing world by storm when he decided to follow through on his idea that quality literature didn't have to cost a lot of money. Lane lauched Penguin Books with ten titles. A year later, more than 100 Penguin titles were in print with more than 1,000,000 copies sold. Through many milestones and awards, Penguin Books continues Lane's dream.

Please visit their special 75th Anniversary website, which has a timeline of Penguin's history, a photo gallery, an article on where the original ten titles published by Penguin are now, and much more!

To help celebrate their 75th Anniversary, Penguin Books is allowing The Book Connection to run a giveaway for a copy of The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd.



Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily's fierce-hearted "stand-in mother," Rosaleen, insults three of the town's fiercest racists, Lily decides they should both escape to Tiburon, South Carolina—a town that holds the secret to her mother's past. There they are taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters who introduce Lily to a mesmerizing world of bees, honey, and the Black Madonna who presides over their household. This is a remarkable story about divine female power and the transforming power of love—a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come.

Once again, we would like to congratulate Penguin Books on their first 75 years in business. We look forward to what the next 75 years will bring!



Here are the details and rules of this contest:

1) You must be a follower of this blog to win.

2) Leave a comment including a working email address for your chance to win a copy of The Secret Life of Bees. Entries without an email address will not be counted.

* This contest is open to residents of the United States and Canada only.

* Deadline to enter is 11:59 PM Eastern on August 6th.

* Winner will be notified by email. Winner must respond with a complete mailing address within 72 hours of being notified or another winner will be selected.

* Shipping will be media mail through the USPS. The Book Connection is not responsible for lost or damaged goods.

* Even if you have recently won a prize from The Book Connection, you are eligible to enter this contest.