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The Snowstorm by Alexander Pushkin

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on September 27, 2010
Posted in Short Story Read in 2010  | 2 Comments

 Back in August, I reviewed The Queen of Spades by Alexander Pushkin.  John of The Book Mine Set, commented that “The only Pushkin I’ve read was “The Snow Storm” (or “The Blizzard” as it is sometimes translated). I enjoyed the writing, but not the ending.”  Of course, I had to read it for myself.


At the end of 1811, Marya Gavrilovna was 17 years old.  She grew up in a rather rich social class but feel in love with a man from a lower class, Vladimir.  Her family would not allow them to marry, so they made plans to elope.  Unfortunately, I may give away spoilers if I tell you any more.

The writing was tight and fluid, as in The Queen of Spades.  There was a surprise ending to the story, which I have to agree with John on, I didn’t like it.  I actually that it was stupid..  If you want to read a really good short story by Pushkin, read The Queen of Spades.  You can find the link to that story here.

To read The Snowstorm, go here.

If you would like to participate in Short Story Mondays or just find out about some great short stories, go to John of The Book Mine Set. He has a short story review every Monday and a place for you to link your short story reviews. Come join in the fun!

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Mailbox Monday

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on September 27, 2010
Posted in Mail Box Mondays  | 4 Comments

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of The Printed Page and is now on tour.   Kathy of Bermudaonion’s Weblog is hosting for the month of September.

I received another animal book this week and a newspaper:



Thanks to John of The Book Mine Set!  I won this book as part of his Canadian Book Challenge 4. He also included a newspaper from Yellowknife.  It was so cool to read a newspaper from a more remote place in Canada.


It’s not too late to join the challenge!  It’s fun and there are more prizes to be given away.  You don’t have to be Canadian to join in the fun.  Join up here.

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Giveaway: Two Lethal Lies by Annie Solomon

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on September 27, 2010
Posted in My Past Giveaways  | 38 Comments

Thanks toAnna Balasi of Hachette Books, I am giving away up to three copies of this book.

Book Description:

A love to die for… On the run since his daughter was born, Mitch Turner has concealed a truth so dangerous, its discovery could jeopardize both their lives. But when a series of shocking murders hits their newfound home, the trail leads straight to Mitch. With the police out for blood and his daughter ripped from his arms, he has nowhere to turn–until a beautiful stranger offers her help. Neesy Brown has made mistakes in her life, yet she refuses to believe this mysterious man is a killer. There’s a strength in his broad shoulders that draws her to him and a weariness in his eyes that she longs to ease.  

The number of entrants to this giveaway will determine how many copies of this book I will giveaway:

1-10 entrants= 1
11-20 entrants= 2
21 or more entrants= 3


Here are the rules:

1. For one entry, leave a comment.  Please be sure to include your email address (if it isn’t available in your profile), so that I can contact you if you win. If I can’t find your email either in the comments or your profile, you will be disqualified!

2 .Bonus Entries:

+2 Post about this giveaway on your blog and leave link to your blog post in the comments. You will also get an referral entry for each person who tells me that they learned about this giveaway from you.

+3 Become a Follower of my blog or subscribe to my blog through Google Reader or other subscription service. If you are already a subscriber or follower you still get the five extra entries! Please do not comment that you are a follower three times! I will give you the extra  entries myself. I will delete any extra entries that you make as it will just confuse me when I go to pick the winners.

+3 Become a follower on Twitter.  I’m teddyrose1
+3 Become a friend of Teddy Rose on Facebook
+2 comment on my book reviews (+2 for each you comment on) 

That’s up to 14+entries!
Sorry, the giveaway is only open US and Canadian residents only.
The winner’s mailing address: NO P.O. Boxes.

Only one entry per household/IP address

Winners will be subject to the one copy per household rule, which means that if you win the same title in two or more contests, you will receive only one copy of the book.
 

This giveaway will end onMonday , October 11th,11:59 P.M. E.S.T. The winners will be notified by email, so remember to include your email address in the comments, if it isn’t available in your profile! Winners must respond within TWO days or will be disqualified.

 
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