I love reading, and I (gulp) love buying books. As I’m in the process of decluttering for the New Year, I’m planning to give away a handful of books every once in a while – books that I’ve read, but that now it’s time to pass them on to someone else to enjoy. After all, books are meant to be read, loved and shared, no? 
Please note, these books aren’t new (I’ve read them!), but they are all in excellent condition.
Here is the first book to be given away, because why not ring in the New Year with a lush Tudor historical fiction?
The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory
A fictionalized story featuring the younger years of Katherine (Catalina), Infanta of Spain, Princess of Wales, and Queen of England. The book follows Katherine as she is shipped to England as a young girl of 15, to marry the Arthur, the Prince of Wales, and her years in England after his untimely death.
Throughout it all, she is sustained by her determination to fulfill her destiny, God’s will, and her mother’s wish: to become the Queen of England. Katherine is unwavering in her certitude: that there is nothing that men can do to take away what God has meant for her. Hardcover.
For a chance to win this book, please do the following for up to 5 entries per person:
- 1 entry = tweet this giveaway with @WellHeeledBlog and a link to this post
- 1 entry = become a fan on Facebook (trying to get to 25 fans so I can get a vanity URL.
) - 1 entry = sign up for RSS updates
- 1 entry = blog about this giveaway
- 1 entry = comment on this post about a book you recommend
**If you’ve done any of the above, please leave a comment and let me know so I can count your entries. Deadline is January 8 at midnight PST.
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Funny, I'm trying to acquire books to fill up a new large bookshelf!
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I subscribe via RSS
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Hey there! I already follow you on my RSS feed. Intrigued by the description of this book.
Thanks!
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I enjoyed The Queen's Fool also by Philippa Gregory. Haven't read this one but here's hoping!
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I retweeted !!
Okay. I left a tweet on my twitter. Is that what I was supposed to do? It's a great idea, giving away your lightly-read books. I barely have time for reading, but when I do I usually absorb books within days. Great idea!
Thanks for stopping by! I figured if I don't give away books I won't have any more room in my bookcases!
I subscribed through RSS and joined on Facebook. (Should I be leaving separate comments for each entry?)
I love Philippa Gregory books, and historical fiction as a whole. One good novel I've finished over the holidays is The Wet Nurse's Tale. Enjoy!
Nope, you're fine! I'll count you for 3 entries (RSS, FB, and book rec comment). Thanks! I love historical fiction too… I'll have to check out The Wet Nurse's Tale.
Great give-a-way! I recommend a book called Sarah's Key.
OMG OMG OMG!!! I JUST got finished reading The Other Boleyn Girl, and I am HOOKED! And this is the PREQUEL! Anyhoo, if you haven't read The Other Boleyn Girl, I highly recommend it. If you have, I also recently read Second Glance by Jodi Picoult.
I already subscribe, but I joined you on Facebook and blogged the giveaway as well.
The Other Boleyn Girl is such a great book! Much better than the movie, in my opinion…
I just blogged about the give-away at http://pennycouture.wordpress.com/2010/01/06/oh-s…
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I retweeted again and I really enjoyed my latest read Crush It by Gary vaynerchuk! Let me know if you have a chance to check it out.
Great give away!
I just subscribed by RSS Feed. So to recap I 've done the following:
tweeted 2x
subscribed (RSS) 1
comment & book rec 1
I'm shameless
I subscribe via RSS – which is how I clicked over here!
Also.. I recommend "Pope Joan" if you're into historical fiction. Holy moly is it good. About a woman who becomes a priest, disguised as a man. Man, just writing this comment has made me want to read it again. =)
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