Friday, July 17, 2009

Free Zombies

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."
~First sentence of Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen, 1813

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
~First sentence of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith, 2009

Austen is in the air. Stephanie's Written Word is hosting an Everything Austen Challenge, Laura's Reviews talks about Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters, and the bookworm has been hooked by Austen as well. I've jumped on the bandwagon. I have one new copy of the Quirk Classics NY Times best seller Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith to give away. The story follows the plot of Pride and Prejudice, but takes place in an alternative universe version of 19th century England, where zombies traipse the countryside. This parody of Austen's most popular novel about heroine Elizabeth Bennet has been purchased by a major film company and will be made into a movie.

To enter this contest, leave a comment after this blog post by 5 PM PDT on Thursday, July 30. If you also mention this giveaway on your own blog, you'll have an extra chance of winning the book. I'll put all commenters' names "in a hat" and select one randomly. The winner will be announced on Friday, July 31.

Good luck!
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36 comments:

  1. EricaJuly 17, 2009 at 3:03:00 PM PDT

    I'd love to enter! I haven't had a chance to read this book yet, but it sounds great.


    thebookcellar(at)wi.rr.com

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  2. AnonymousJuly 18, 2009 at 7:54:00 AM PDT

    This book fascinates and scares me. I have left a comment on your contest in the Seekerville Weekend Edition. seekerville.blogspot.com

    Would love to read it

    tina at tina russo dot com

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  3. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)July 18, 2009 at 8:17:00 AM PDT

    I'd love to win this book! P&P is my favorite Austen story and I'd totally like to see what this humorous take is like! I'm posting a link on my blog right now!

    steelergirl83(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. PattieJuly 18, 2009 at 8:45:00 AM PDT

    Please enter me in the contest. Thanks! pattie (at) writersremember.com

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  5. PattieJuly 18, 2009 at 8:52:00 AM PDT

    I also put this on my blog at http://freshbrewedwriter.blogspot.com as I'm also in the Everything Austen challenge.

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  6. UnknownJuly 18, 2009 at 9:14:00 AM PDT

    I can't quite bring myself to buy this book (yet), but I'm interested in spite of myself... more out curiosity than anything!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 18, 2009 at 9:41:00 AM PDT

    I'm no fool. Also mentioning the book on my Austen Challenge Blog!!!~

    Tina --again

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  8. AnonymousJuly 18, 2009 at 9:41:00 AM PDT

    oops...http://sixmonthsofjane.blogspot.com/

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  9. Cheryl PetersJuly 18, 2009 at 10:51:00 AM PDT

    How funny! The cover alone is worth getting a hold of that book.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy. My e-mail address is paintit2@charter.net.

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  10. Lesley (aka Upper West Side Writer)July 18, 2009 at 12:31:00 PM PDT

    Oh, please enter me--this one looks really, really interesting! Thanks!

    lesleymfan(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. AnonymousJuly 18, 2009 at 2:56:00 PM PDT

    How enticing!! How scary!! I would be interested in winning a copy. choochoo(at)gmail(dot)net

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  12. TashaJuly 18, 2009 at 9:21:00 PM PDT

    It's being made into a movie? Will it be scary? Or hilarious?

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  13. The BookwormJuly 19, 2009 at 8:41:00 AM PDT

    cool contest! and thanks for mentioning my blog :O)
    i'll be blogging about this post.
    http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/

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  14. AnnJuly 20, 2009 at 5:28:00 AM PDT

    Well, I must admit I'm curious...please enter me in the contest, and I'll go mention the contest on my blog--www.with-my-needle.blogspot.com

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  15. AliceJuly 20, 2009 at 7:36:00 PM PDT

    I came from Naida's. I'm not sure if I'm eligible to enter but I'd love to give it a shot, just in case I can participate. I'm an international participant. :D

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  16. wisteriaJuly 20, 2009 at 8:11:00 PM PDT

    Well, I'm doing the austen chllenge and I now naida liks this book. I will mention it on my blog
    Good luck to all

    http://bookwormsdinner.blogspot.com

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  17. jezebelskJuly 20, 2009 at 8:22:00 PM PDT

    I'd love to win this book! One of my reading groups is reading this little gem this month, but I could never get it from the library!!!

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  18. Laura's ReviewsJuly 20, 2009 at 10:10:00 PM PDT

    Thank-you for the mention! Please enter me in the contest . . . the book I read was a library copy and I would love one of my own to reread! I mentioned this on my blog . . .

    http://lauragerold.blogspot.com/2009/07/lucky-laura.html

    Thanks!!

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  19. CeceliaJuly 20, 2009 at 10:14:00 PM PDT

    Oh hey. I'm giving away a copy of this book on my blog as well (http://ceceliabedelia.blogspot.com/2009/07/pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies.html). I'll try to send some of my entrants over to your contest when I announce my winner. Take care!

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  20. gautami tripathyJuly 21, 2009 at 4:48:00 AM PDT

    I would like this parody!

    Do count me in!

    gautami.tripathy[at]gmail.com

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  21. gautami tripathyJuly 21, 2009 at 4:49:00 AM PDT

    BTW, I am adding you to my google reader!

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  22. Holly (2 Kids and Tired)July 21, 2009 at 9:13:00 PM PDT

    I've been wanting to read this. I'm not sure why, but it is such a nutty premise that I think I need to. Great giveaway!

    je2kids(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  23. The Reading MomsterJuly 22, 2009 at 12:26:00 AM PDT

    wow! COunt me in please! I have added this on my sidebar :)
    Come by and see for yourself :)

    Thank you for being so generous!
    veena.h.regit@gmail.com

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  24. VioletJuly 22, 2009 at 7:10:00 AM PDT

    I am dying to read this book. Please do enter me.

    elizascott2005 at yahoo dot co dot in

    Thanks so much for the giveaway.

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  25. AngelaJuly 22, 2009 at 1:05:00 PM PDT

    Ooh I would love to win this book! Please count me in!

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  26. DevonJuly 22, 2009 at 2:33:00 PM PDT

    Like you I have also jumped on the band wagon for Everything Austen Challenge and as this is one of my reading books,in which I have not purchase it yet,I would love to win a copy of this...I will be leaving a comment on my blog..do stop by and see it..thanks again..
    Devon

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  27. Well-ManneredFrivolityJuly 22, 2009 at 2:45:00 PM PDT

    Please enter me. I am dying to read this book.

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  28. erikoJuly 22, 2009 at 5:52:00 PM PDT

    Thanks Susan for giving the tip! Please enter me in the contest!Interesting concept for a twist on a classic story!

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  29. Sheila DeChantalJuly 22, 2009 at 8:28:00 PM PDT

    I cant make up my mind on this - I want to read it.... but it I am not sure.... but I want to...

    Yeah... I want to.

    Count me in please :)

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  30. ibeeegJuly 22, 2009 at 9:49:00 PM PDT

    I just saw this book at Borders and almost bought it. I would love to win...Please enter me. Thanks.

    ibeeeg(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. BranlaadeeJuly 23, 2009 at 9:40:00 AM PDT

    Everywhere I go I am seeing this book lately. I love Jane Austen. I love zombies. Match made in...? Please enter me.

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  32. Karen KaribianJuly 25, 2009 at 3:14:00 PM PDT

    Interesting combination of sorts -- duality or complimentary... that is the question. I'll cross my fingers and hope I win so I can determine the answer for myself.

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  33. SerenaJuly 29, 2009 at 2:13:00 PM PDT

    i am on an austen kick and I joined the Austen challenge. I hopped over from the bookworm for the giveaway. You've got a great blog.

    thanks for the giveaway.

    savvyverseandwit AT gmail DOT com

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  34. tanabataJuly 30, 2009 at 3:36:00 AM PDT

    I'm really curious how they've added zombies to one of my favourite classics. I'm not sure if your giveaway is open internationally but if it is, I'd love to have my name in the hat for a chance to win it. Thanks.
    tanabata2000 at gmail dot com

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  35. UnknownJuly 30, 2009 at 8:34:00 AM PDT

    I'd be definitely interested in reading this! Please count me in!!
    thanks for the giveaway

    pratima DOT jayaram AT gmail DOT com

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  36. SukoJuly 30, 2009 at 10:18:00 AM PDT

    Contest open until 5 PM PDT on July 30. Remember to check back on July 31 to see if you've won!

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