{Giveaway is Closed}
Winner is: Sara from That’s Sassy! Congrats, Sara!
Back when I first started blogging, sometime in 2007, I met a girl named Liz. She blogs at Mabel’s House and I loved stopped by her blog to see her weekly musings on life, decorating, and enjoyed her general witty banter. Liz is a vintage lover and collector of old things and her cute house was evolving back then, so she was part of the decor conversations, but Liz is also a serious writer. She bats words around like nobody’s business and apparently, someone took notice, because Liz got a book deal and wrote a memoir, My (not so) Storybook Life. Liz is witty too and I always enjoy what she write.
Liz asked me awhile back if I’d like to read her book and of course I said yes! I knew it would be fun and witty and it certainly is.
A tale of friendship and faith, My (not so) Storybook Life weaves a story of Liz’s own progression of faith, as she settles down with her hubby, Matt, in their fixer upper home. She fancies themselves as a modern day Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, and compares her life to the classics that she grew up reading, Anne of Green Gables, and Pride and Prejudice, wondering why her little fairytale wasn’t turning out like the books she loved so much.
From choosing paint chips, to house disasters that we all face when buying a home, Liz’s story is the everyday woman’s woes. A story of finding contentment in the smaller things, finding blessings in it all, and the journey with her friend who finds out she has cancer at age 31, is poignant and sweet. Liz is a new mom, to daughter Jane, and her hilarious sharing of life at her house has always been a highlight of her blog. Mabel is the family schnauzer who is a challenge at times, pooping during severe storms and you can see her in the above pic from Liz’s blog.
Liz is offering to give away one more copy of her sweet and fun to read book, so if you’d like to win a copy, leave a comment here on this post. Tell me what kind of books you like to read. Are you a reader? I love books and always have.
That’s it! I’ll choose a random winner in a few days.
Lavender Dreams says
I love to read and keep a stack of library books on the table in my lanai all the time! I like all kinds of books! Just finished reading a few by Mary Kay Andrews and those were fun! Now I’m reading Brad Thor…different! Thanks! ♥
Margaret says
I like historical romances, mainly trash lit. But I read anything I get my hands on.
bella says
I am a lifelong reader. My favorites are fiction and mysteries. I also collect vintage childrens books. I would love to win the book in your giveaway!
Courtney says
I love to read. Lately, it has been parenting organizing books. Thanks for the giveaway.
Tardevil says
I never knew about her blog or book, but I will go and check it out. Would love to win her book. I like beach ‘summer reads’. Thanks for hosting.
sondra says
Sounds like an interesting book and blog too. I love reading! We have more books in our home than anything else!
Bonnie says
I love to read. It’s one of my most favorite things to do, has been for as long as I can remember. I prefer historical fiction but will read almost anything that looks & sounds interesting. Thanks for the opportunity. I need a good new book to curl up with on a rainy winter day and it seems there are to be plenty of those for a bit.
Shirley says
I would love to read her story.
Cheryl B. says
My favorite books right now are cheesy vampire books. Not too deep, but a fun little read.
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
Now that I’m blogging, I don’t have as much time to read as I’d like. I do belong to a book club, but only get a few of the books read before we meet. I’d love a chance to win this book because it looks like one I’d really like.
Linda says
There is nothing better than curling up with a good book! One of my many favorite authors is Emily Giffin I have read all her books. I am reading Steve McQueen’s biography now which if I had to describe him in one word it would be “cool”. This book looks great!
Bev Cox says
The book sounds like it would be a great read! I love reading a great book!
Rebecca says
Thanks! Will check out her blog and would love to read her book! Love, Me http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com
Norma says
I would love to read her book. I just read The Vow. If you have not read it
you need to. The movie is out now also.
Lynn D in NC says
Thanks for hosting this and informing us about her blog. I’m on my way over there right now. I love to read and would love to read this book.
Karen Moore says
Oh I’d love to win a copy of this book! My favorite are cozy mysteries, books about women’s friendship, and books that are about faith! I love if the writing is witty and even “tongue in cheek”, as I have a slightly warped sense of humor! This book sounds like one I’m putting on my MUST READ list it would be very nice if I won it and it showed up in my mailbox!
Kelly J says
I LOVE to read. Christian Fiction is my fav. Liz’s book sounds amazing. I hope I win!
Pam Harrison says
I enjoy READING lots of genres but my favorite is novels by Low Country authors!!
domestiCate says
This looks like my kind of book! I love memoirs and personal tales. I’ll check her out. Thanks, Rhoda!
Fairfield House says
Rhoda,
Thank you for sharing Liz’s blog and book with us! I love books — and read just about everything.
Your Friend,
Deborah