Oh, the doggie irony

By Mir

August 10, 2009

Today’s contest comes to you with a side order of irony.

Many of you know that my family is currently embroiled in a foster dog disaster wherein our selected pooch has decided he would like to be anywhere but here. And so of course it would just figure that this week’s lovely book giveaway is a series of legal thrillers about lawyer Andy Carpenter and his loyal dog Tara, who helps him solve mysteries. (Tara is pretty much the opposite of the dog I have been chasing all weekend. Ahem.)

Anyway, author David Rosenfelt’s newest book in the series, New Tricks, was just released. To celebrate, one lucky Want Not reader is going to win the entire series, and five others will win a copy of New Tricks. Sound good? Of course it does!

In order to enter, first go read the contest rules and regulations, then come back here and leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. Eastern (8:59 p.m. Pacific) on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 for a chance to win. Winners to be determined by random number generation and ability to catch my renegade foster dog. Though he cannot be caught, so I guess just the random number thing. Sigh.

Ready? Go!

(And just in case you missed it, the great big contest I promised last week that was delayed is now live, and will run until the end of the month. Only go check that one out if you feel like winning a $900 laptop, though.)

174 Comments

Steph on August 10, 2009 at 2:07 pm

First!
Kelly on August 10, 2009 at 2:08 pm

I like books! And dogs!
LisaBug on August 10, 2009 at 2:11 pm

keeping my fingers crossed!
Crista on August 10, 2009 at 2:11 pm

I respectfully submit my contest entry.

PICK ME!! PICK ME!! 😀
Nancy S on August 10, 2009 at 2:13 pm

I love books… especially free books!!!
heidi on August 10, 2009 at 2:14 pm

I totally want to try this series. If I don’t win I will be checking it out anyway. Thanks!
VirginiaMom on August 10, 2009 at 2:15 pm

I would love to read these!
Erin on August 10, 2009 at 2:15 pm

Yay dogs, books and contests!
Rikki on August 10, 2009 at 2:18 pm

This sounds fantastic!
Christina on August 10, 2009 at 2:19 pm

I would love to win some new books 🙂
Juney on August 10, 2009 at 2:25 pm

dogs, books… what could be better? Pick me oh random number generator
Missy on August 10, 2009 at 2:32 pm

Yes please!
Heather J on August 10, 2009 at 2:34 pm

Free books would be awesome!! Pick me please!
cocosmom on August 10, 2009 at 2:34 pm

I definitely could use a good read.
JoAnne on August 10, 2009 at 2:37 pm

I need some beach books! Pick me!
Cristin on August 10, 2009 at 2:40 pm

books are always good
Daisy on August 10, 2009 at 2:43 pm

I can’t have a real dog, so reading about dogs is the next best thing! I’m in!
Traci on August 10, 2009 at 2:51 pm

BOOKS!!!! pick me please 🙂
AndreaG on August 10, 2009 at 2:51 pm

I am always up for reading someone new- and I love dogs!
Patricia on August 10, 2009 at 2:53 pm

Neat… I can’t get enough books lately. So much better than reality. Whoops, did I say that out loud?
Dawn on August 10, 2009 at 2:54 pm

I love books and dogs! Please!!
Megs on August 10, 2009 at 2:54 pm

Ooooh, I love me a good book or more!
Desi on August 10, 2009 at 2:55 pm

you can never have enough books!
Corey Bishop on August 10, 2009 at 2:58 pm

We foster Boxers for the Atlanta Boxer Rescue! Our current foster drama is wanting to adopt every other dog that crosses our threshold!
But if we found a sidekick that would help us solve mysteries…Sounds like a keeper!
Jill on August 10, 2009 at 2:58 pm

Count me in. And I’m sorry about the dog.
Mary on August 10, 2009 at 2:59 pm

Just yesterday my daughter and I were talking about how we really should setup a library in our house as we are currently over run with book. But hey, what’s a few more?
Julie on August 10, 2009 at 3:08 pm

I’m in!
Rachel on August 10, 2009 at 3:14 pm

free books? The two best words in the English language!
Patsy on August 10, 2009 at 3:14 pm

I have read one of these books – they are great!
Shari on August 10, 2009 at 3:16 pm

Sounds great – thanks!
Michelle on August 10, 2009 at 3:26 pm

My favorite things: Books and dogs. And free. So, all together, a bundle of goodness!
Jennifer Morgan on August 10, 2009 at 3:27 pm

I’m wishing you much luck with the dog!
Sarah on August 10, 2009 at 3:28 pm

Sounds good to me… and good luck with that dog!!
KristenM on August 10, 2009 at 3:29 pm

We Love Books! I hope you find your foster dog. Alive.
Crystal B. on August 10, 2009 at 3:39 pm

I am an avid reader. Count me in please.
Kate on August 10, 2009 at 3:41 pm

I love all books, but these sound especially great!
Amy on August 10, 2009 at 3:43 pm

I love to read!
Leslie on August 10, 2009 at 3:43 pm

I’m unfamiliar with the series and would love to give it a try.
Jo on August 10, 2009 at 3:44 pm

Thanks!
Andrea on August 10, 2009 at 3:47 pm

Love a chance to give it a read.

And sorry the dog didn’t work out.
Ed on August 10, 2009 at 3:48 pm

Books are good!!
Margaret Pepe on August 10, 2009 at 3:49 pm

I love dogs and love reading with my dog at my feet!!!….or in my lap..
M on August 10, 2009 at 3:50 pm

Love to read!
Stacey on August 10, 2009 at 3:53 pm

My family was the brady bunch of doggieland – that’s what happens when two animal lovers get married 🙂
Chris on August 10, 2009 at 3:54 pm

Here again, mid-pack.
Bikini on August 10, 2009 at 3:55 pm

Woot! Legal thrillers! All female relatives would be excited by this.
Angela on August 10, 2009 at 3:56 pm

Books! Books! Books! (Sorry to hear about your dog.)
Dawn on August 10, 2009 at 4:05 pm

Oh, please let the random number generator pick me this time!
Suz on August 10, 2009 at 4:06 pm

would love some new books!
MamaChristy on August 10, 2009 at 4:06 pm

My favorite kind of dogs are 1) those that belong to people who love them and 2) thee in books! Good lock finding Super. Again.
CarolM on August 10, 2009 at 4:07 pm

I’ve read one David Rosenfelt, and really enjoyed it. Would love to read more.
beth s on August 10, 2009 at 4:07 pm

Books are good. And dogs are sometimes too. 🙂
pam on August 10, 2009 at 4:08 pm

I’m in.
Janie on August 10, 2009 at 4:09 pm

I could use some new books, and love those that have dogs in them. Good luck with the pooch………….
Lenetta @ Nettacow on August 10, 2009 at 4:10 pm

I’m a cat person, but for free, I’ll switch teams temporarily. Thanks for the chance!
Susan S. on August 10, 2009 at 4:11 pm

Always in the market for a good new thriller!
emily on August 10, 2009 at 4:16 pm

Yay! New books!
Beth R on August 10, 2009 at 4:18 pm

Books? Could be fun!
Wendy on August 10, 2009 at 4:22 pm

This looks like a fun series!
Katie on August 10, 2009 at 4:22 pm

Thanks for another contest!
Hollie on August 10, 2009 at 4:30 pm

Would love some good books for vacation!
Joanne on August 10, 2009 at 4:34 pm

Sounds like a great series!
DMA on August 10, 2009 at 4:36 pm

Pick me, please!
Jen B on August 10, 2009 at 4:48 pm

Books Rock!
Melanie on August 10, 2009 at 4:48 pm

Yes, please!
Mama Bear on August 10, 2009 at 4:50 pm

Books! Hooray!
Gail on August 10, 2009 at 4:53 pm

I love all books!
Kemi on August 10, 2009 at 4:56 pm

I’d like to win. Would it be weird to say that I’d crawl into your live trap in order to do so?

I draw the line at Pupperoni, however… 😀
Sagey on August 10, 2009 at 4:57 pm

Always love a good mystery!
Liska on August 10, 2009 at 4:59 pm

A mystery-solving dog! What could be better!
Molly on August 10, 2009 at 5:09 pm

I’m going to win one of these contests sometime! And I can always use more books!
Tammy A. on August 10, 2009 at 5:14 pm

I love to read !!!!!!!
Jen on August 10, 2009 at 5:14 pm

Oh my goodness-I was just looking at these in the bookstore, but I decided the budget couldn’t do it and I put them on the list to look for at the library. It would be so fitting to win them!
jess on August 10, 2009 at 5:18 pm

He really is a Super-dog, if he can elude all of you for so long (even after turning up near “home” time and again). *winks* I hope you guys catch him soon! I’m wondering if he’s happy to be free of humans (due to previous treatment) or scared of being alone…

jess
robin e on August 10, 2009 at 5:20 pm

I love a good book or even a whole series
Peggy on August 10, 2009 at 5:22 pm

Doggies!
Stephanie on August 10, 2009 at 5:25 pm

Excellent! Hope I win! Thanks, Mir.
lauren on August 10, 2009 at 5:34 pm

Fun! My mil would love these, after I read them first
Heather on August 10, 2009 at 5:38 pm

Love new books!
EG on August 10, 2009 at 5:40 pm

Oh good, I was just trying to decide what to read next!
Lexi G on August 10, 2009 at 5:50 pm

mmmm, books!
Emily on August 10, 2009 at 5:52 pm

I am DYING for a good book… or a few… whatever!
Stacy on August 10, 2009 at 5:53 pm

Would love a good reason to pick up a book again. Please pick me!
Valerie on August 10, 2009 at 5:56 pm

I’d love to read these!
Emily on August 10, 2009 at 6:02 pm

Pick me!
Heidi on August 10, 2009 at 6:06 pm

Not only do I love those type of books, I love sharing them with my mom. If I win, she’ll win too 🙂
Ruthie on August 10, 2009 at 6:13 pm

Me! Me! Me! Pick me….please?
aly on August 10, 2009 at 6:15 pm

yay books! thanks mir!!!!!
Mac Wade on August 10, 2009 at 6:28 pm

My daughter and i would love to read these!
mamabird on August 10, 2009 at 6:29 pm

These books sound fun.
Brenda on August 10, 2009 at 6:29 pm

Love me some books!
elizabeth on August 10, 2009 at 6:42 pm

Ahh, the irony. So sorry about Super.
Thanks for the contest, though.
Mary on August 10, 2009 at 6:48 pm

Books, give me books!
Sabrina D. on August 10, 2009 at 6:48 pm

Books are awesome…free books are awesomer!
Chris S on August 10, 2009 at 6:51 pm

Books! Yay!
lisa on August 10, 2009 at 7:08 pm

I love books!!!
Pat on August 10, 2009 at 7:19 pm

Reading is fun & YOU are awesome! Even if the dog is a pain!
sheila on August 10, 2009 at 7:31 pm

I feel Lucky today!
LeAnna Wilson on August 10, 2009 at 7:41 pm

ooo…I LOVE to READ!!!!
Emily on August 10, 2009 at 8:04 pm

Yay books!
Erin on August 10, 2009 at 8:04 pm

Books are always great!
Ann on August 10, 2009 at 8:19 pm

I’ve heard good things about this author–any book with a dog has to be wonderful !! Thanks for the contest
Courtney on August 10, 2009 at 8:35 pm

This sounds like a good one. Thanks, Mir!
Ani on August 10, 2009 at 8:36 pm

ok I’ll bite
Dynila on August 10, 2009 at 8:45 pm

Good luck with Houndini 😉
Judith A on August 10, 2009 at 8:54 pm

yes pick me.. I love to read read read
Melissa on August 10, 2009 at 9:11 pm

Thanks!
Rebecca on August 10, 2009 at 9:19 pm

nice!
Andrea on August 10, 2009 at 9:23 pm

Pretty please? 🙂
Heather D. on August 10, 2009 at 9:29 pm

I’m always looking for new things to read, these sound fun!
Dang dog!
Beachgal on August 10, 2009 at 9:39 pm

I love books. good luck with the dog thing.
gretchen on August 10, 2009 at 9:44 pm

books? I’m in! thank you
Robin on August 10, 2009 at 10:34 pm

Would love these.
Aimee on August 10, 2009 at 10:59 pm

Thanks!
Denise on August 10, 2009 at 11:00 pm

Books, dogs…how can a combo like that go wrong? Thanks!
Ellen on August 10, 2009 at 11:16 pm

I always love a good book!
Elly on August 10, 2009 at 11:19 pm

Books and law… right up my alley.

Thank you!
Sal's Girl on August 10, 2009 at 11:58 pm

I haven’t heard of this series but I love mysteries!
Carla on August 11, 2009 at 12:02 am

I love to read!
Sori on August 11, 2009 at 12:05 am

I love discovering new to me authors. Nice giveaway.
Chakolate on August 11, 2009 at 1:21 am

I love it when you give away books. 🙂
Christina on August 11, 2009 at 2:29 am

Books rule! 🙂
Brigitte on August 11, 2009 at 6:36 am

I think free books is one of my most very favorite things.
Kathy on August 11, 2009 at 7:20 am

I’m heading to the beach and need some great mysteries to take with me!! With dogs!
Cathy on August 11, 2009 at 7:47 am

I really need some new reading material. Here’s hoping!
Janice on August 11, 2009 at 7:56 am

I love to read and adopted a foster dog (although mine is quite happy to stay with us – sorry). It did take about a week before she would come out from under the bed though. 🙂
Lu on August 11, 2009 at 8:02 am

My Grandog (hey…it’s something!) is named Tara. I would love to have these books.
MaryAnne Williams on August 11, 2009 at 8:15 am

I can never have too many books!
Marly on August 11, 2009 at 8:15 am

I just cleaned out the bookshelves and passed on a number of books, so there’s room for more. Yay!
Melanie on August 11, 2009 at 8:20 am

Sounds great!
Katie Beth on August 11, 2009 at 8:20 am

My pups would love this!
Selena on August 11, 2009 at 8:49 am

These would make a great gift for my husband, thank you!
Tanya on August 11, 2009 at 8:50 am

Looking for a change-up in my reading material. Sounds like you got what I need! Thanks for the chance to win.
julie on August 11, 2009 at 9:03 am

My whole family loves mysteries…and dogs…a perfect match?!
Nancy on August 11, 2009 at 9:27 am

Always looking for new books to read!
KarenT on August 11, 2009 at 9:57 am

Books! yeah. Just because my to be read pile has about a hundred books, does not mean I don’t need more!
Katie on August 11, 2009 at 10:02 am

Here, doggie doggie doggie….
Catherine on August 11, 2009 at 10:11 am

Yea books! And good luck with the amazing disappearing dog.
Lori_S on August 11, 2009 at 10:12 am

Looks like a great book. Please count me in!!
Pat fom MI on August 11, 2009 at 10:40 am

Sounds good
Aimee on August 11, 2009 at 10:41 am

I’m all about the free books! Yes, please.
Amy on August 11, 2009 at 10:49 am

Books and dogs!
Amy on August 11, 2009 at 10:50 am

Dogs and books are great!
Candace on August 11, 2009 at 11:11 am

Books are my favorite!
Debbie on August 11, 2009 at 11:21 am

Ooh, mystery! Thanks, Mir!
KimberlyOR on August 11, 2009 at 11:49 am

Yay, books!
Melisa on August 11, 2009 at 12:06 pm

Books!
Linda on August 11, 2009 at 12:09 pm

Can’t have too many books!
Nicki on August 11, 2009 at 12:38 pm

always need new books!
Dee on August 11, 2009 at 12:52 pm

Thanks for the chance to win a great book or hopefully books!
Gina on August 11, 2009 at 2:22 pm

I need some great books to keep me busy. 🙂
Diane S. on August 11, 2009 at 4:57 pm

I love books, and giveaways and books oh my!
TJ on August 11, 2009 at 5:11 pm

Mysteries. Even better, free mysteries! I’d love to win.
Carolyn on August 11, 2009 at 9:03 pm

me!
sue on August 11, 2009 at 9:39 pm

Books are my friends…..
Michelle Brannan on August 12, 2009 at 8:59 am

Dog gone it, books are a girls best friends not dogs.
Vicki on August 12, 2009 at 10:58 am

I always read before bed…would love some new books!!
Katie on August 12, 2009 at 11:53 am

Me! Me! Although, I dont know if it has been a month since I last one, so, only if it has been, pick me! I LOVE books!
Missy on August 12, 2009 at 1:49 pm

I’d love some new reading material!
Flossip on August 12, 2009 at 4:19 pm

I def. want to enter this!
Theresa on August 12, 2009 at 4:19 pm

Thank you!
Michelle on August 12, 2009 at 4:40 pm

Enter me please 🙂
lifeasamama on August 12, 2009 at 5:12 pm

ooh free books? please count me in!
Karen on August 12, 2009 at 5:48 pm

I would love to have more books to read!
June on August 12, 2009 at 7:02 pm

books,books,books please!
Grace on August 12, 2009 at 7:15 pm

I’m up for some new books!
Karen on August 12, 2009 at 7:31 pm

Thanks for the chance!
Robin on August 12, 2009 at 8:22 pm

would love these!
Kat on August 12, 2009 at 8:23 pm

As someone who must read EVERY book in a series once she starts one, this will be perfect!
LJMH on August 12, 2009 at 9:14 pm

thrillers are my favorite and throw in a dog and I’m there!
Lauren on August 12, 2009 at 9:47 pm

I’m in!
Tina on August 12, 2009 at 10:07 pm

Ohhh, how did I miss this contest the first time around? I LOVE mysteries, so would love to win this one!
Sara on August 12, 2009 at 11:25 pm

Allergic to dogs but not to books! :o)
Janelle Eastham on August 12, 2009 at 11:37 pm

Number generator please be good to me.

Oh, the doggie irony

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