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The Literary Giveaway Blog Hop Starts This Weekend

I am really excited for this literary blog hop hosted by LeeSwammes blog.

It’s a fairly simple and straight-forward giveaway. As this is a literary give-away (I have to give away a book/books that I think has literary merit), I have decided to give away the following books to two different winners:

  • Her Fearful Symmetry – Audrey Niffenegger. This book is beautifully written, but did not quite rock my boat. However, I am sure I am in the minority here :).
  • Middlemarch – George Eliot. I am currently reading this book, and I love,love, love it. And I want the rest of the world to read it and join the love fest as well.

Participation Rules

I am just keeping it simple. Just leave a comment stating which book you would like to win and why. If you want extra points, you can choose to (meaning NOT MANDATORY :)) follow my blog, or my Twitter feed (nishmvk).

This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL. So, there’s nothing stopping you from participating. Just remember, it may take some time for the book to actually reach you.

Also, there are tons of great bloggers participating in the literary blog hop, so make sure you visit LeeSwammes blog to meet some really great bloggers giving away cool stuff

Happy blog hopping everyone! and Best of Luck to you all!

Here’s a complete list of participants:

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  1. says: Kiwi

    Her Fearful Symmetry – Audrey Niffenegger
    I haven’t read any of her books and i am dying to read The Time Traveler’s Wife..but until then i want to give this one a go!!:D
    Thanks for hosting!
    this is the first Indian giveaway i have come across!
    P.S. do check your email..i have sent you a Book Blog Tour invite!

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  3. says: Aleetha

    I’d love to win Her Fearful Symmetry – Audrey Niffenegger.I have read one of her book and I think I want to read another one

    aleetha.ally at gmail dot com

    I subscribed to your blog post 🙂

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  5. says: Amy

    I would love to win Her Fearful Symmetry which I have read many rave reviews about!

    Thank you for your generous giveaway!

    ~ Amy
    Aimala127(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. says: F. Kate

    Hello Nish! I’m Kate from Venezuela and I’ve been trying to get hold of a copy of Middlemarch for months and months. I’m into the Classics, big time. My favorite author is Jane Austen, and I’m seriously interested in Gaskell, too. I’d love to win this book by Eliot! And I’m subscribed to your blog, by the way. Please enter me to the giveaway. =) Greetings from South America!

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  8. says: Angela

    Hi, Nish thanks for doing this giveaway. Please enter me for Her Fearful Symmetry, as I’ve already read Middlemarch (about a dozen times!)

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  9. says: chasing bawa

    I would love Her Fearful Symmetry as I really enjoyed The Time-Traveller’s Wife (even though I didn’t expect to!)

    chasingbawa[at]gmail[dot]com

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  10. says: Loni

    Since I have already read Middlemarch and I own a copy, I’d like a copy of Her Fearful Symmetry. I really enjoyed the Time Traveler’s Wife and I hope I’ll enjoy her second book as well.

    I also agree with you on Middlemarch and since I’m a new follower, I look forward to reading your review.

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  11. says: Alexis Jenny

    I’d like a chance to win either book. I’ve read good reviews on Her Fearful Symmetry, but I’ve never heard of Middlemarch (so I’d love to check it out, too!)

    I subscribe to your blog via RSS and I also follow you on Twitter. 😉

    My email address is aj2185@gmail.com

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  13. says: TM

    Hi Nish! I love books AND giveaways so…I’d be happy with either 🙂 I’m a teacher so free books for my students make me happy 🙂

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  15. says: Lucia

    I’d love to win Her Fearful Symmetry because I already read the other one and this one seems really interesting!

    aliasgirl at libero dot it

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  16. says: Tien

    Middlemarch, please… Since I’m on wordpress too, I’ve subscribed through wp

    Cheers,
    babemuffin [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  17. says: Moridin

    I’d like to win Middlemarch because you’re recommending it. Also, I already have a copy of Her Fearful Symmetry.

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  18. says: Susanna

    Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to win Middlemarch!

    susanna dot pyatt at student dot rcsnc dot org

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  23. says: Ricki

    I can’t decide – can I enter for both? I want to read more by Niffenegger, but I my mother-in-law recommended Middlemarch, and it is such a tough decision between the two.
    rickimc[at]aol[dot]com

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  25. says: Gama Clamor

    Her Fearful Symmetry please!
    Twitter follower (@GamaClamor)
    Thanks for this!
    gamaliel.clamor(at)gmail(dot)com

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  26. says: Ashley

    I would love to win Middlemarch! I’ve been wanting to read that for a long time! Glad to hear you are loving it!

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  28. says: Asenath

    Such a difficult choice! I would like Her Fearful Symmetry because I really liked The Time Traveler’s Wife.

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  29. says: Michelle

    I would love to read Middlemarch…thank you for the giveaway!

    methirteenATyahooDOTcom

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  30. says: Libby W.

    I would love to win “Her Fearful Symmetry!” “The Time-Traveler’s Wife” is one of my favorite books, and I just haven’t gotten around to this one yet.

    libbywawzenek@gmail.com

    Thanks!

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  31. says: Marie K

    Thanks for the chance! I’d like to win Middlemarch.

    I follow on Twitter! BellaMarie5

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  33. says: et

    Thanks so much for the giveaway! I’d love to read either book since I love to read anything 😛

    I’m subscribed to your blog at tearyeyedstars(at)gmail(dot)com
    ejhtan at gmail dot com

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  34. says: Justine

    I would love to win Her Fearful Symmetry. Thanks for this giveaway! 🙂

    I follow you on twitter (I’m @justeena)

    justeena_25(at)yahoo(dot)ca

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  35. says: pburt

    I don’t want to enter as I already have Middlemarch and I have read Her Fearful Symmetry. I thought Symmetry was written well and I didn’t care for it either. And Middlemarch is one of my favorites of all time (I have read it twice) and not many people feel that way so it is nice to see you enjoy it.

    Happy reading.

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  37. says: Velvet

    I would like to win either book just because I love to read any and everything

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  38. says: Connie

    I’d like to win Her Fearful Symmetry, because I really enjoyed Time Traveler’s Wife, and I already own (and did NOT love) Middlemarch 🙂

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  39. says: Sally

    Well, I haven’t read either. After reading several reviews for Her Fearful Symmetry that were all so/so, I think I’ll go with Middlemarch.

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  40. says: stilettostorytime

    I would love to win “Her Fearful Symmetry”. I really loved the book but my copy was from the library…would love one of my own to re-read. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Courtney
    stilettostorytime at gmail dot com

    P.S. I follow you on Twitter (stiletostrytime)

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  42. says: Abby

    Her Fearful Symmetry – Audrey Niffenegger please. I really liked Time Traveler’s Wife so would love to give this a read!

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  43. says: Steph

    I have been trying to limit my book acquisitions this year but I’ve been really curious about Her Fearful Symmetry and really enjoyed your review on it. I didn’t love The Time Traveler’s Wife, but this book sounds like the content would be more to my liking. And of course I already follow your blog! 😀

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  45. says: zelfgezien

    I would love to read Middlemarch – George Eliot. Thank you so much for this giveaway!

    kiplinglover at gmail dot com

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  46. says: Fi-Chan

    Thank you, please do enter me for Her Fearful Symmetry, it’s been on my wish list for a while. 😀

    thank you!

    feeyonachan at gmail dot com

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  48. says: Ellie

    I’d love to read ‘Her Fearful Symmetry’. It seems to be such a divisive novel – a Marmite kinda book – and I always like to read those ones for myself to find out which side I fall on! Thanks!
    Ellie (emp501@hotmail.co.uk)

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  50. says: Gnoe

    I loved Her Fearful Symmetry! 🙂 Haven’t read the classic Middlemarch (or any other book by George Eliot.. *blush*) so I’d like to enter your giveaway. Thanks for sharing!

    My international literary giveaway is up too — are you in for some nineteen eighties nostalgia?

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  51. says: Dominique

    I’d love to win a copy of Middlemarch by George Eliot.

    And I follow you on Twitter: Laylees

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  53. says: jennifer

    Hi…I’m interested in Middlemarch. I’ve heard so many wonderful things about it and it’s time to read it already! 🙂 Also, follow your blog…

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  55. says: Jessica M.

    Thank you for the giveaway! I have had Middlemarch on my wishlist for a while, I’d love to win a copy.

    Jessica
    jmartinez0415 [at] gmail [dot] com

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  58. says: Sarah Bibi Setar

    Hi:) I recently acquired a copy of Her Fearful Symmetry, so I would not like to enter that giveaway, but rather would like to enter the giveaway for Middlemarch by George Eliot. Thanks:)

    +1 Twitter follower: @SweetNSensible

    sarah.setar@gmail.com

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  59. says: Carol Thompson

    Thanks for the giveaway and for opening it to worldwide entries.

    I have read Middlemarch so I would be interested in Her Fearful Symmetry – Audrey Niffenegger.

    I have read afew reviews of the book and they have been rather conflicting so I would like to be able to make up my own mind.

    Thanks.

    Carol T

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  60. says: Flora

    Hi, thanks for the opportunity to win a great book. I would be happy with either of the choices.

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  61. says: Annabelle

    I’d love Her Fearful Symmetry. Thanks for the giveaway!

    af.love78(at)gmail(dot)com

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  62. says: Vicki Wurgler

    I am not familiar with either book but I’ll pick Her Fearful Symmetry after reading the review

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  64. says: Rachel

    I would love to read Middlemarch by George Eliot. I love Eliot but have not yet read this work.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Rachel (And the plot thickens…)

    andtheplotthickens(at)y7mail.com

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  65. says: Helen

    I’d love to win Her Fearful Symmetry. I’ve already read Middlemarch, which I loved. Thanks for the giveaway!
    shereadsnovels at gmail dot com

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  66. says: Karen

    I would like to win Middlemarch because I have already read Her Fearful Symmetry.

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  70. says: Judy Cox

    I would pick Her Fearful Symmetry, since I have already read Middlemarch. Thanks so much for the opportunity for such good books.

    Judy
    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

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  71. says: Rachel Fewell

    I would love to win Her Fearful Symmetry. I loved the author’s first book, and I keep meaning to read this one.

    hopester777 at gmail dot com

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  72. says: sznikka

    I would love to choose Her fearful symmetry. People either love or dislike (even hate) this book, so i’m curious what team i’ll end up in.
    sznikka at gmail dot com

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  73. says: Jennifer

    I would very much like to win Middlemarch! Thank you for offering this giveaway!

    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  75. says: ikkinlala

    I’d love a chance to win Her Fearful Symmetry because I’ve heard a few good things about it (and also because I already have a copy of Middlemarch).

    ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca

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  76. says: Kulsuma

    Please count me in for Her Fearful Symmetry as I’d love to read it.

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  77. says: Carol Wong

    I have already read ‘Middlemarch’ so I will choose ‘Her fearful Symmetry.
    Thank you so much for this giveawy,

    I signed up e-mails and to follow you on Twitter.

    You have a great blog. ended up reading a lot of your articles.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  78. says: Erika D.

    I would like Her Fearful Symmetry because I read The Time Traveller and absolutely adored it so of course I want to read more from Audrey! Thanks for the Middlemarch reccommendation. I have it for my kindle.

    erikad ludo @yahoo .com (no spaces)

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  79. says: Fuzzy Logic

    Heyo!
    Put me up for Middlemarch! I’ve never read it, but I’ve heard that it’s a great book. (I love that you have these giveaways.)
    DO I get brownie points for following? I do follow your blog and your twitter as xGlassElevator.

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  80. says: Sheila (Book Journey)

    My book club read Her fearful Symmentry this past fall and we came up with a united “meh”

    I would love to try Middlemarch as you are the second person in a week who has mentioned this as a GOOD read and I am curious now! 🙂

    journey through books @ gmail.com

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  81. says: Tina

    I’ve been wanting to read Middlemarch for ages. Thanks for the chance to win!
    melodiousrevelry (at) gmail (dot) com

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  82. says: Paula Lemos

    I would love to win Middlemarch. I’ve read The Mill on the Floss and Silas Marner but ‘ve never tried Middlemarch and I love George Eliot. Thanks for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  83. says: Wendy

    So hard to choose, as I would love to read both of these books. I think I will have to go for Her Fearful Symmetry. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  84. says: Sabrina

    I’d like to get Middlemarch please. The reason- I always wanted to read it and I own the other book you give away. Thanks.

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  85. says: Kristi

    I would love to win Middlemarch. It’s been on my TBR list forever and I don’t own it. Thanks for offering the giveaway.

    I didn’t like The Time Traveler’s Wife so I don’t think I’ll ever pick up Her Fearful Symmetry.

    klmickelsen at gmail dot com

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  88. says: Miss Ash

    I’ve been wanting to read Her Fearful Symmetry. I really loved Niffenegger.

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  89. says: jen7waters

    Hello Nishita!

    Put me up for Middlemarch, please. I just found your blog on the blog hop. Nice 🙂

    Oh, and I just started following the twitter feed.

    Thank you!
    jen7waters AT gmail DOT com

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  91. says: Iris

    I’m not sure if my comment came through, but maybe it is in moderation mode? Sorry about doubly commenting if it is:

    Her Fearful Symmetry & irisonbooks [at] gmail [dot] com

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  92. says: Iris

    I would like to enter for Her Fearful Symmetry, since so many are divided on the book. And I have read Middlemarch already 🙂 Beautiful book, I agree.

    I follow you on twitter.

    irisonbooks [at] gmail [dot] com

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  93. says: senas

    I would like to win Middlemarch because I haven’t read it yet!! Thank you 🙂

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  96. says: Leeswammes

    Great choices, Nishita!

    I’ve read both books and I enjoyed them both. I though Her Fearful Symmetry ended a bit strange and I had some other comments on it (on my blog) but in the end, it was a pleasant read.

    Good luck with the giveaway!

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  97. says: Thais Pampado

    I’d like to read Her Fearful Symmetry.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    thais_rpc(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  98. says: Mystica

    I would like to read Middlemarch (have read so much about it). I live not very far from you in Sri Lanka!

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  99. says: Sarah Reads Too Much

    I would love to be entered for Middlemarch! Great choices for giveaways!

    Sarah Reads Too Much
    sarahesullivan at gmail dot com

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  100. says: Eva SB

    I would love to try Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger.

    Thanks

    I follow the blog and on twitter @EVA_n_essence

    eva.s.black[@]gmail[.]com

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  101. says: Smita

    Middlemarch coz I have already read “Her Fearful Symmetry” hehehehe 🙂 I had liked the book but it comes no where close to the Author’s 1st work! So not a collectors item for me 😛

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  102. says: Enbrethiliel

    +JMJ+

    Hi, Nish! Please enter me for Her Fearful Symmetry, as I’ve already read Middlemarch.

    (George Eliot is amazing, isn’t she? I loved Middlemarch so much that I tried to get into Silas Marner next . . . but for some reason, I found it more tedious. At least it’s on my TBR pile and I can get to it someday soon.)

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    altaemoeniaRomae
    [at]
    gmail
    [dot]
    com

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  103. says: Linda Kish

    I would like Her Fearful Symmetry so I can decide for myself if I like it.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  104. says: Amy

    I would love to read HER FEARFUL SYMMETRY. Thank you so much for this giveaway!

    Amy // artsyrockerchick at aim dot com

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