Read it, write it

by Mir at 3:50 pm on July 19, 2008 in Contests

Regulars here know that in addition to writing for approximately eleventy (it is so a number) websites and clients, I’m an avid reader. I just finished reading Note to Self: On Keeping a Journal and Other Dangerous Pursuits by Samara O’Shea, and I think I’ve developed a bona fide girl crush. It’s a fast, fun read, particularly for anyone who’s ever journaled or blogged.

I liked it so much, I’m giving away two brand-new copies. Share the love, says I. (As does the rep at Harper Collins who sent them to me, apparently.)

Want to win one? Just leave a comment on this post by 3:00 p.m. Eastern (noon Pacific) on Monday, July 21st, 2008. Valid email address! One comment per person! Use your nice words! Winners to be determined by random number generation and words per minute! Two of you will receive the book, and the rest of you will… ummm… probably complain about not winning. (Erm. You’re looking very pretty today, by the way.)

Go!

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230 Responses to “Read it, write it”

  1. 1
    Alicia July 19, 2008 at 3:53 pm #

    Sounds like a great read!! Thanks for your wonderful contests, Mir!

  2. 2
    Heidi July 19, 2008 at 3:57 pm #

    Pick me, please? I could use a pleasant distraction.

  3. 3
    Jessica July 19, 2008 at 4:10 pm #

    You are looking pretty today too. And that color is perfect on you. Does that help me get picked?

  4. 4
    Brittany July 19, 2008 at 4:23 pm #

    pick me!

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    Sonya July 19, 2008 at 4:25 pm #

    That sounds like a fun read for sure, especially because of your recommendation. Wish I could get it, but I am never so lucky :(

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    Valerie July 19, 2008 at 4:25 pm #

    I’m an avid reader too and would LOVE to read this book!

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    Carrie July 19, 2008 at 4:26 pm #

    That sounds like a fun book!

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    carolyn July 19, 2008 at 4:27 pm #

    I am always looking for something good to read. Please pick me!

  9. 9
    Kelly July 19, 2008 at 4:36 pm #

    I just graduated and now I have lots of time for reading! I want one.

  10. 10
    Mel July 19, 2008 at 4:43 pm #

    Sounds lovely!

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    MMM July 19, 2008 at 4:43 pm #

    I LOVE to read. Can’t get enough. Ever.

  12. 12
    NoDramaMama July 19, 2008 at 4:43 pm #

    I would love this but secretly fear my journal would be fouund and used against me in a court of law! BAHA!

  13. 13
    Erin July 19, 2008 at 4:44 pm #

    Awesome! Sign me up!!!

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    Bikini July 19, 2008 at 4:53 pm #

    Me, too!

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    Sharlene July 19, 2008 at 4:58 pm #

    I just finished my last book, I’d love to win please!!!

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    Amy July 19, 2008 at 5:01 pm #

    journals… like blogging, but old school?! Sign me up!

  17. 17
    Erin July 19, 2008 at 5:02 pm #

    I’m always looking for a good book, please choose me?!?

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    Chesney July 19, 2008 at 5:04 pm #

    Ooh pick me!

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    jess July 19, 2008 at 5:12 pm #

    Oooh, I’m always looking for new books.

    Thanks!
    jess

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    Andrea July 19, 2008 at 5:15 pm #

    Pretty please, pretty Mir!!

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    Holly July 19, 2008 at 5:22 pm #

    sure, I’ll take a free book!

  22. 22
    Lisa July 19, 2008 at 5:31 pm #

    Fabulous!

  23. 23
    Sarah Ellis July 19, 2008 at 5:33 pm #

    Love to read…Pick Me.

  24. 24
    Mindy July 19, 2008 at 5:38 pm #

    I would love to win this, but I’m not going to hold my breath. I never win anything. (I need to come up with a “bitter” font.)

  25. 25
    Rebecca July 19, 2008 at 5:38 pm #

    Love to read & love contests! Pick me oh random number generator :)

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    Katie July 19, 2008 at 5:40 pm #

    This sounds awesome!

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    Kim July 19, 2008 at 5:47 pm #

    I’m not a blogger or a journaler and I’m not sure it’s in me. I thank those who are, tho.

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    Wendy July 19, 2008 at 5:48 pm #

    Ooh – I love to read as well. :) Sounds like an interesting book.

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    Elizabeth July 19, 2008 at 5:50 pm #

    Sweet, count me in!

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    Cheri July 19, 2008 at 5:52 pm #

    Love reading, sounds great! Thanks again Mir!

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    Kyallee July 19, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    I faithfully journaled daily until college. Then I faithfully journaled whenever I felt that quintessential need until I became a mom. I can count on one hand the number of entries I’ve made since my two kids were born. I would love a good read and the inspiration to boldly journal this phase of my life!

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    Swistle July 19, 2008 at 6:00 pm #

    DEFINITELY I want to enter this one.

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    Lou July 19, 2008 at 6:04 pm #

    Sounds cool.

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    Nancy July 19, 2008 at 6:05 pm #

    Hoping for lucky number 34!

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    Angela July 19, 2008 at 6:06 pm #

    Oh that totally looks fantastic!

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    Karen July 19, 2008 at 6:08 pm #

    I love book recommdendations!

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    Kat July 19, 2008 at 6:14 pm #

    Cool…I’m always looking for something good to read!

  38. 38
    Sharon July 19, 2008 at 6:16 pm #

    Sounds wonderful…

  39. 39
    Corrie July 19, 2008 at 6:17 pm #

    If I win, I’d love to review it!

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    Rachel R July 19, 2008 at 6:18 pm #

    The eternal optimist in me keeps me entering!

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    lori miltner July 19, 2008 at 6:25 pm #

    I have just begun to blog myself, after unsuccessful attempts to scrapbook. so much easier! I would love to read the book.

  42. 42
    Melinda July 19, 2008 at 6:40 pm #

    Books are good!

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    Diane July 19, 2008 at 6:46 pm #

    I love to read and write…been doing it for years…writing right now…well, typing right now, but that’s vicarious writing…right?
    Oh pick me, pretty generator.

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    sarah July 19, 2008 at 6:47 pm #

    Please can I have one? I know you love me.

  45. 45
    Brandi July 19, 2008 at 6:50 pm #

    oh, fun!

  46. 46
    divrchk July 19, 2008 at 6:58 pm #

    I could use a new book! Great!

  47. 47
    Jess July 19, 2008 at 7:07 pm #

    Mir, I get anxious if I don’t have several books in my to-be-read list. Please help relieve my anxiety! ;)

    Oh, and you’re pretty and have excellent taste in decor.

  48. 48
    Lee July 19, 2008 at 7:08 pm #

    Oohhh…. ooohhhh….. like I don’t have enough “Dangerous Pursuits” going right now….

    Pretty please?!?!

  49. 49
    Jenni July 19, 2008 at 7:10 pm #

    That books sounds lovely. I love to read…and I’m working on the writing part (I love to write, I just don’t).

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    Ansley Berrones July 19, 2008 at 7:12 pm #

    That sounds like a really good read. Maybe I will be so lucky!?

  51. 51
    Courtney July 19, 2008 at 7:15 pm #

    I’d love it! Thanks for the chance to win!

  52. 52
    Kathy July 19, 2008 at 7:16 pm #

    I love to read and would be thrilled to win!

  53. 53
    Linda July 19, 2008 at 7:45 pm #

    Sounds like a great book. I’ll try it.

  54. 54
    Elizabeth July 19, 2008 at 7:45 pm #

    Me me!

  55. 55
    gregnkim July 19, 2008 at 7:55 pm #

    Always in the mood for a good book. Thanks!!! Pick me, Pick me!!!

  56. 56
    lifeasamama July 19, 2008 at 7:56 pm #

    OOOH!!!!!

  57. 57
    Trish July 19, 2008 at 7:57 pm #

    Sounds interesting!

  58. 58
    Kelly July 19, 2008 at 8:00 pm #

    Please enter me!

  59. 59
    beachgal July 19, 2008 at 8:05 pm #

    entering myself for this, knowing the number generator hates me. Fingers crossed anyway.

  60. 60
    Barb Szyszkiewicz July 19, 2008 at 8:13 pm #

    I would love to read this book! Thanks for hosting the contest!

  61. 61
    Daisy July 19, 2008 at 8:31 pm #

    I’d love to read it!

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    Janet July 19, 2008 at 8:36 pm #

    Nice words? Um, chocolate. Coffee. Swimming. Blueberries. Basil. Girls night out. (sorry, that was 3). Movies. Snuggles. Toddler grins. Sweaty boy hugs. Ice cream. That’s all I got right now! :)

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    Joanne July 19, 2008 at 8:40 pm #

    Sounds great! Thanks for another fabulous contest!

  64. 64
    Michelle@Life with Three July 19, 2008 at 8:56 pm #

    Always up for a good read! Thanks for the chance to win.

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    kim July 19, 2008 at 9:00 pm #

    I aspire to dangerous pursuits so this sounds like a very fun read. And Mir, you look pretty today. I love your shoes!

  66. 66
    Gina July 19, 2008 at 9:06 pm #

    Pick me. I want to win. I love new books!

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    Adrienne July 19, 2008 at 9:10 pm #

    Would love a chance to read this book. Thanks!!!

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    Mari Ickes July 19, 2008 at 9:12 pm #

    yes please! lucky number 68!!

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    Jane July 19, 2008 at 9:14 pm #

    Love to read. Love your blog. Love to read your blog! Hope I win!

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    Laura Carney July 19, 2008 at 9:19 pm #

    You are looking pretty too! I’m am trying to type fast since you said “words per minute” plays into this :) ! I’d like to win!

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    Shelly July 19, 2008 at 9:19 pm #

    Woo hoo!

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    teri July 19, 2008 at 9:20 pm #

    books! i love books! books about writing are even better. i’ve added the title to my book wish list (which is very long) in case i don’t win. pffft….who am i kidding…i never win. but hope still springs eternal….

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    mamacita July 19, 2008 at 9:21 pm #

    I CAN HAS BOOK PLEEZE??

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    Tina July 19, 2008 at 9:21 pm #

    Oh, I’d love to read this!

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    E July 19, 2008 at 9:23 pm #

    Is there some sort of rule about previous winners not being able to enter? Because this sounds so awesome, and yet I feel bad about entering yet another contest. Yet…this sounds like such a good book. I may have to just go buy it, instead.

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    bunny July 19, 2008 at 9:27 pm #

    If you like it, Mir, I wanna read it too!! Thanks for the chance!

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    Pati :) July 19, 2008 at 9:39 pm #

    I need some inspiration to continue with the journals I’m writing for my kids… pretty please??? :)

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    Damsel July 19, 2008 at 9:40 pm #

    I’ll take a book recommended by Mir any day! Thanks for the contest!

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    Alison July 19, 2008 at 9:41 pm #

    I’d like to win–pick me, please!

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    Mandy July 19, 2008 at 9:50 pm #

    me me me – pick me please ! pretty please. thanks !

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    Steph July 19, 2008 at 10:05 pm #

    Heh…tried to leave a comment with my blackberry…didn’t work so well….so here I am again! Would love a book!

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    Deputy's Wife July 19, 2008 at 10:08 pm #

    Always love a good book!

  83. 83
    Karly July 19, 2008 at 10:11 pm #

    I’ve been needing a new book! :)

  84. 84
    Celeste July 19, 2008 at 10:16 pm #

    I love books!

  85. 85
    queue_t July 19, 2008 at 10:21 pm #

    Oh you are so pretty and very nice to give away Books , Please pick me

  86. 86
    Melissa S July 19, 2008 at 10:25 pm #

    Proud to be a bookworm, count me in. Thanks.

  87. 87
    mamachristy July 19, 2008 at 10:34 pm #

    something to read in the bathtub!

  88. 88
    Jess July 19, 2008 at 10:41 pm #

    Love to read and journal! Please pick me pretty, pretty Mir.

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    Bonnie July 19, 2008 at 10:45 pm #

    book = fun!

  90. 90
    Cassie July 19, 2008 at 10:45 pm #

    pick me please.

  91. 91
    Anna July 19, 2008 at 10:47 pm #

    I could use something to get my nose out of trashy romance novels…

  92. 92
    Christina July 19, 2008 at 10:57 pm #

    Please enter me!

  93. 93
    Emily July 19, 2008 at 10:59 pm #

    Me, please?!

  94. 94
    Lori July 19, 2008 at 11:00 pm #

    Sounds great! Thanks for all of the fabulous contests.

  95. 95
    Susan July 19, 2008 at 11:14 pm #

    If I don’t win this, it’s going on my library list!

  96. 96
    Melody July 19, 2008 at 11:18 pm #

    Count me in, too!

  97. 97
    jess July 19, 2008 at 11:22 pm #

    I wonder what kind of bribes the number generator would take…..

    101000101100

    pick me!

  98. 98
    Sunnya July 19, 2008 at 11:28 pm #

    Books are yummy.

  99. 99
    Kim July 19, 2008 at 11:33 pm #

    I’d love a new book to read!

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    julie July 19, 2008 at 11:41 pm #

    pick me, i love to read!!

  101. 101
    DebbieS July 19, 2008 at 11:42 pm #

    Sign me up!!

  102. 102
    Kari July 19, 2008 at 11:46 pm #

    Sounds great!

  103. 103
    JenLo July 20, 2008 at 12:13 am #

    I want a girl crush, so pick me!

  104. 104
    Roxann July 20, 2008 at 12:18 am #

    Always looking for a good read!

  105. 105
    Jamie July 20, 2008 at 12:26 am #

    I’ve recently joined a women’s writing group, and this book would be perfect.

  106. 106
    laura July 20, 2008 at 12:34 am #

    You’ve got me sold…I’d love this and you can’t beat FREE!

  107. 107
    Jenn July 20, 2008 at 12:44 am #

    Your random number generator is the prettiest one on the whole internets. :)

  108. 108
    kris July 20, 2008 at 1:12 am #

    Thanks for all the great contests… now if only that pretty number generator of yours would pull my number, we’d be set! :)

  109. 109
    tanyetta July 20, 2008 at 2:33 am #

    you have great hair! and you’re very pretty too ;)

  110. 110
    Joanne July 20, 2008 at 2:36 am #

    You and your random number generator are simply mah-vel-ous dahling ;)

  111. 111
    Christina V July 20, 2008 at 3:01 am #

    hmm…i love a good book!

  112. 112
    Tatyana July 20, 2008 at 3:35 am #

    Books…..free books

  113. 113
    JB July 20, 2008 at 3:47 am #

    I’m in! :)

  114. 114
    Thorny July 20, 2008 at 4:04 am #

    Oooh, great contest, Mir! And thanks to Harper Collins!

    Please pick me, O Random Number Generator! :D

  115. 115
    Lexi July 20, 2008 at 6:26 am #

    I need more words in my life

  116. 116
    Em July 20, 2008 at 8:37 am #

    You even read about writing?? THAT’S dedication right there.

  117. 117
    Ellen July 20, 2008 at 8:57 am #

    This would be awesome!

  118. 118
    Kate July 20, 2008 at 9:07 am #

    I love books. Free books are even better!

  119. 119
    Emily July 20, 2008 at 9:13 am #

    Commenting now.

  120. 120
    Lisa- Domestic Accident July 20, 2008 at 9:21 am #

    You are looking especially pretty today. Great giveaway.

  121. 121
    T July 20, 2008 at 9:53 am #

    Thanks, Mir.

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    Susan July 20, 2008 at 10:01 am #

    Oh, I so need a good read to take on vacation in August!!

  123. 123
    Barbara July 20, 2008 at 10:15 am #

    I’d love to win this one – it could motivate me to start a new career :)
    FIngers crossed!!!
    Barbara

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    ~moe~ July 20, 2008 at 10:39 am #

    Pretty Mir, you have the best contests ever! I love checking out what’s new and in store each day. Please pick me! I love new books! You’re so awesome!

  125. 125
    Caley July 20, 2008 at 10:53 am #

    Sounds great!

  126. 126
    Ellen July 20, 2008 at 10:57 am #

    sounds good!

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    Laura July 20, 2008 at 11:00 am #

    I could use a good book!

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    Cristin July 20, 2008 at 11:05 am #

    okay!pick me

  129. 129
    Evie July 20, 2008 at 11:07 am #

    Sounds great! Thanks!

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    susan July 20, 2008 at 11:11 am #

    Sounds like a fun read, count me in.

  131. 131
    Mama Bear July 20, 2008 at 11:39 am #

    Love a good book, or 3. :)

  132. 132
    June July 20, 2008 at 11:47 am #

    Love to read – pick me.

  133. 133
    Kathryn July 20, 2008 at 11:53 am #

    ooh! sounds inspiring.

  134. 134
    Linda July 20, 2008 at 12:03 pm #

    I’m in on this one. LOVE me a good book.

  135. 135
    Jamie AZ July 20, 2008 at 12:09 pm #

    Fun, Fun! And I promise not to complain for not winning!

  136. 136
    reshmi July 20, 2008 at 12:28 pm #

    pick me – love reading

  137. 137
    Brenda July 20, 2008 at 1:00 pm #

    Ohh, I love to read!!

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    Debi Salanitro July 20, 2008 at 1:04 pm #

    what a cool idea!
    I will still check the book out even if I don’t win – it sounds like it’s right up my alley!
    dsalanitro1967@yahoo.com
    Debi

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    Jen July 20, 2008 at 1:07 pm #

    Would love to give that book a read. Something light and fun sounds great! Hope to win.

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    joan July 20, 2008 at 1:18 pm #

    I would love a copy! Maybe I would understand why we journal (is that proper use of the word?) after reading it.

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    Lil' Viking July 20, 2008 at 1:20 pm #

    A great book might be enough to get me out of my writing slump!

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    nd July 20, 2008 at 1:22 pm #

    Book, please. Thanks!

  143. 143
    Burgh Baby July 20, 2008 at 1:45 pm #

    Meeeee!

  144. 144
    Karen July 20, 2008 at 1:48 pm #

    I really appreciate the contests, nice job! Even though I haven’t won, when someone does I bet it makes their day.

    PS Should my losing streak end here, that would be cool too!

  145. 145
    Christy July 20, 2008 at 1:50 pm #

    Definitely need another book!

  146. 146
    Paige July 20, 2008 at 1:57 pm #

    I promise I won’t complain, even if I don’t win.

  147. 147
    Momsy July 20, 2008 at 2:20 pm #

    Sounds like a great read!

  148. 148
    Lauren July 20, 2008 at 2:50 pm #

    fun, fast reads are right up my alley.

  149. 149
    Amy July 20, 2008 at 2:52 pm #

    This one is for me!!! Please pick me

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    ADifferentLaura July 20, 2008 at 3:00 pm #

    I’m one of those writers that doesn’t write. Hate to say it, but there you go. I’d love a book that might spark my desire to embark on blogging…

  151. 151
    Selena July 20, 2008 at 3:08 pm #

    A fun, fast, interesting read would be perfect right now, thank you!

  152. 152
    Leslie Marie July 20, 2008 at 4:29 pm #

    Pick me! I always love a good read :)

  153. 153
    Desta July 20, 2008 at 4:42 pm #

    I was just thinking that I needed something new to read.

  154. 154
    Miss Mary July 20, 2008 at 4:47 pm #

    Oh me, me, me….

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    gina July 20, 2008 at 4:55 pm #

    I am involved in a book challenge, and I my goal is 60 books this year. This book sounds like a great read and another “notch” towards my goal!

  156. 156
    Jodie July 20, 2008 at 5:03 pm #

    purty please…

  157. 157
    Colleen July 20, 2008 at 5:30 pm #

    I love reading! Thanks for the contest.

  158. 158
    PJ July 20, 2008 at 5:48 pm #

    Books!

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    TC July 20, 2008 at 6:06 pm #

    Should I just complain about not winning and now and cut out the middle part?

    Count me in!

  160. 160
    Carrie July 20, 2008 at 6:23 pm #

    Sounds great!

  161. 161
    Kris July 20, 2008 at 6:48 pm #

    That one’s right up my ally!

  162. 162
    Kimlarie July 20, 2008 at 7:45 pm #

    Hello Mir,
    Sounds wonderful!!!

  163. 163
    pam July 20, 2008 at 7:56 pm #

    I just started journaling and love it.

  164. 164
    Melissa July 20, 2008 at 8:00 pm #

    Love to read!

  165. 165
    Robin July 20, 2008 at 8:01 pm #

    I’m up for a good read!

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    Carolyn July 20, 2008 at 8:13 pm #

    Hope I win!

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    Jen July 20, 2008 at 8:16 pm #

    Pretty please! Today is my birthday, and it has kinda sucked….it started by playing racquetball with my husband and being slammed in the face with a high speed ball between the eyes. It went downhill from there.

    A good book might be necessary since I will probably NOT be going out in public until the huge round bruise disappears from my face.

  168. 168
    Sherri July 20, 2008 at 8:37 pm #

    a new book sounds good!

  169. 169
    Marly July 20, 2008 at 9:08 pm #

    mmm… books!

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    fuzzy July 20, 2008 at 9:16 pm #

    me! me! pick me, random number generator!

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    Jenny July 20, 2008 at 9:37 pm #

    I totally need a new book for the pool!

  172. 172
    Candi July 20, 2008 at 10:16 pm #

    this looks like something that would actually be good for me (as opposed to all those games and stuff I really want)

  173. 173
    Jill July 20, 2008 at 10:24 pm #

    Nice words? Ummmm, please?

  174. 174
    Christina @ Northern Cheapskate July 20, 2008 at 10:38 pm #

    I love your site and all of the great giveaways… The book sounds great! Thanks for giving it away!

  175. 175
    Heather July 20, 2008 at 10:56 pm #

    It sounds quite interesting. I’d love to have a copy!

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    dee July 20, 2008 at 11:00 pm #

    I need another book to add to my pile on the back of the couch. I don’t get whacked in the head enough with only 4 books perched up there.

    Come on, lucky number generator. I’m feeling lucky.

  177. 177
    becky July 20, 2008 at 11:03 pm #

    I’m a huge fan of journaling. Sounds like it would be fun to check out!

  178. 178
    Fiona July 20, 2008 at 11:21 pm #

    Thanks for the recommendation!

  179. 179
    Susie July 20, 2008 at 11:33 pm #

    Would love to read it!

  180. 180
    liv July 20, 2008 at 11:49 pm #

    it just so happens i’m out of reading material. thanks, mir! :)

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    Sandra Tayler July 21, 2008 at 12:43 am #

    Count me in. That’s a book I’d love to read.

  182. 182
    Chraycee July 21, 2008 at 1:57 am #

    I could use a book :)

  183. 183
    Meaghan Robertson July 21, 2008 at 7:30 am #

    Count me in! Thanks for another great contest!

  184. 184
    Corey Bishop July 21, 2008 at 7:47 am #

    Here are my NICE words:
    Pretty Mir, Please!

  185. 185
    Grace July 21, 2008 at 8:30 am #

    Book sounds great! Hope to win it!!

  186. 186
    Melanie Marie July 21, 2008 at 8:56 am #

    I could use a new good book for those ‘fishing’ trips.

  187. 187
    BlapherMJ July 21, 2008 at 9:05 am #

    One of my goals is to read a book this summer — this one sounds great! Thanks!

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    Chelle July 21, 2008 at 9:06 am #

    You are so very pretty and kind with all your free stuff giveaways. Thank you :)

  189. 189
    bridgett July 21, 2008 at 9:09 am #

    Oh, this sounds like a good book. Thanks for running the contest.

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    lisa July 21, 2008 at 9:11 am #

    mmmm….I love books!

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    Cathy July 21, 2008 at 9:21 am #

    Sounds like something I’d like! Count me in, please!

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    TinaH July 21, 2008 at 9:21 am #

    Sounds like a perfect “closing summer” book! Here is to hoping!!! =)

  193. 193
    Catherine July 21, 2008 at 9:25 am #

    Yea books! Or book. Whatever. I just like to read.

  194. 194
    Lori July 21, 2008 at 9:26 am #

    Patience is not a virtue, it is a waste of time.

    Thanks for another great contest!

  195. 195
    LisaBug July 21, 2008 at 9:28 am #

    I can always use an excuse to avoid cleaning house, paying bills, folding laundry, etc….a great read sounds like just the ticket!

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    Tina July 21, 2008 at 9:29 am #

    Pick me!

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    justanothercliche July 21, 2008 at 9:40 am #

    You’re looking lovely yourself. My fingers are crossed.

  198. 198
    Juli July 21, 2008 at 9:41 am #

    I journal in my head. I wonder if that counts.

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    Julie July 21, 2008 at 9:51 am #

    I’d love a copy!

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    Jessica S. July 21, 2008 at 9:56 am #

    That sounds wonderful! I’d love to read it.

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    shannon July 21, 2008 at 9:58 am #

    Oh pretty number generator, please pick me!

  202. 202
    Suzy July 21, 2008 at 10:05 am #

    I’d love to win this.

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    Melissa N. July 21, 2008 at 10:13 am #

    Sounds great, and I could always use another book despite what my husband says about making new bookshelves.

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    Erin July 21, 2008 at 10:13 am #

    Yeah! Sounds like a great book!

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    Nancy R July 21, 2008 at 10:26 am #

    Count me in!

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    Sarah P. July 21, 2008 at 10:35 am #

    Oh count me in!! I love journaling…is that even a word?

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    Rosie July 21, 2008 at 10:40 am #

    I used to journal, but my employer has this unreasonable expectation that I actually work during the day now. (But I still make time to visit you because you’re pretty.)

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    Kailani July 21, 2008 at 10:46 am #

    Thanks for sharing the love, your contests rock!
    Would love a new read that will re-inspire me to write.
    k

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    Mrs Mogul July 21, 2008 at 10:52 am #

    I heart contests! I had a fab journal in my early 20
    s man I wish I could find it! This is a book I would enjoy!

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    annette July 21, 2008 at 11:42 am #

    Officially leaving a comment:)

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    Heidi July 21, 2008 at 11:54 am #

    Please consider me even though I gave a less-than-flattering review of the soy bars I won ages ago.

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    Emily July 21, 2008 at 12:02 pm #

    ooh!! pick me! :)

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    ie July 21, 2008 at 12:04 pm #

    Ahhh, gotta love a book give away!

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    Amy July 21, 2008 at 12:13 pm #

    Pretty please, oh pretty Mir!

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    Diane July 21, 2008 at 12:18 pm #

    Sounds wonderful – I’ve been journaling since my teen years, and that’s a … er, longer than I’m going to admit.

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    Jen July 21, 2008 at 12:26 pm #

    Pick me!

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    Amy July 21, 2008 at 12:42 pm #

    Pick me – Please!

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    June July 21, 2008 at 12:50 pm #

    I read your blog everyday lovely Mir…. I need a roadmap for my journaling and this sounds perfect.

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    Kari July 21, 2008 at 12:52 pm #

    I need a new read right about now. I’ve actually started reading an old journal of my hubby’s which is pretty interesting, but I want another on the side. Pick me!

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    Amity July 21, 2008 at 1:21 pm #

    Me want, pretty plz!

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    Katie in MA July 21, 2008 at 1:42 pm #

    How positively providential! I just started a blog. Sort of. But I bet it would be a REAL blog if I read the book. Which I promise I would do if I were lucky enough to win it. Pinky swear.

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    Michelle July 21, 2008 at 1:48 pm #

    I’M ALSO AN AVID READER

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    Jessalyn July 21, 2008 at 2:00 pm #

    Hoping this is the lucky number.

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    Erin July 21, 2008 at 2:18 pm #

    I would LOVE to win! Please, please pick me!!

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    Wendy July 21, 2008 at 2:25 pm #

    I need as much help as I can get!
    Pick me!!

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    allison July 21, 2008 at 2:34 pm #

    you are smart, lovely and well-read…
    now pick me so I can be too!
    I heart want not!

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    Lisa July 21, 2008 at 2:48 pm #

    Did you do something with your hair?

    Pick me!

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    Sheila July 21, 2008 at 2:52 pm #

    I am too tired to do the time conversion math, so I hope I made it in by 3:00 Eastern time.

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