Friday, September 18, 2009

BBAW Giveaway: Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran

With BBAW coming to a close today, I thought it would be nice to include this giveaway in the fun! I didn't get to spend half as much time checking out new blogs as I would have liked this week, but I think I will spend some time doing that this weekend. It's been crazy busy for me! Don't forget to also check out the BBAW giveaway page to see some more amazing contests!


I am so excited to be able to offer another International giveaway here at Jo-Jo Loves to read, thanks to Michelle Moran.

Since I haven't had a chance to read this book yet, here is a summary from her website:

The marriage of Marc Antony and Cleopatra is one of the greatest love stories of all time, a tale of unbridled passion with earth-shaking political consequences. Feared and hunted by the powers in Rome, the lovers choose to die by their own hands as the triumphant armies of Antony’s vengeful rival, Octavian, sweep into Egypt. Their three orphaned children are taken in chains to Rome, but only two—the ten-year-old twins Selene and Alexander—survive the journey. Delivered to the household of Octavian’s sister, the siblings cling to each other and to the hope that they will return one day to their rightful place on the throne of Egypt. As they come of age, they are buffeted by the personal ambitions of Octavian’s family and court, by the ever-present threat of slave rebellion, and by the longings and desires deep within their own hearts.

Selene’s narrative is animated by the concerns of a young girl in any time and place —the possibility of finding love, the pull of friendship and family, and the pursuit of her unique interests and talents. While coping with the loss of both her family and her ancestral kingdom, Selene must find a path around the dangers of a foreign land. Her accounts of life in Rome are filled with historical details that vividly capture both the glories and horrors of the time. She dines with the empire’s most illustrious poets and politicians, witnesses the creation of the Pantheon, and navigates the colorful, crowded marketplaces of the city where Roman-style justice is meted out with merciless authority.

Based on meticulous research, Cleopatra’s Daughter is a fascinating portrait of Imperial Rome and of the people and events of this glorious and tumultuous period in human history. Emerging from the shadows of history, Selene, a young woman of irresistible charm and preternatural intelligence, will capture your heart.

How to enter:

This is an international contest, so as long as you have reliable mail service, feel free to enter.

For one entry leave me a comment including your email address below.

For two additional entries, blog about this contest or add the link to your sidebar.

Please include your email so I will have a way to contact you if you win.



The winner will also receive this gorgeous pair of earrings from Michelle Moran!

You will have until September 30th to enter and I will draw for a winner on October 1st.

Good luck everyone!

68 comments:

Beth said...

Thanks for the great giveaway. Please enter me. Ilove the earrings.

lizzi0915 at aol dot com

traveler said...

WOnderful giveaway. Thanks for this opportunity. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

Lindsay Frost said...

I would LOVE to win this!
Thankyou!! :D:D:D:D:D

-Lindsay


lindsay15photo@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I'd love the book, but I really need to have those earrings!
stacybooks at yahoo

Beleth said...

Count me in. Its been a long time since i wanted to read this book!

Thanks

battyaboutbats at gmail.com

holdenj said...

The earrings look great and I've been wanting to read this book! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

Mellissa said...

I've been hearing about this book everywhere! So, sign me up. I'm a big fan of Historical Fiction.
missa.moe@gmail.com

SusanB said...

Several have said this is a must read. Thanks for the giveaway!
susan.byerly@comcast.net

Nise' said...

I am looking forward to reading this book but I love those earrings! Thanks for the giveaway.

nisethusfarATyahooDOTcom

Jonnie (JB) said...

I have alot about this book and would love to read it.
dftrew(At)gmail(dot)com

Lisa said...

I haven't read any of Moran's books yet, but this one really intrigues me.

litandlifeATgmailDOTcom

Emily said...

Thanks for the awesome giveaway opportunity!

emily DOT wittenberg @ gmail DOT com

Anonymous said...

I would love to be entered. Thanks!

carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

Been hearing a lot about this book. Please enter me. christinegordonmanley[at]yahoo[dot]ca

DarcyO said...

Oh, I would love to read this one. Count me in!

dlodden at frontiernet dot net

Laura's Reviews said...

I would love to read this book, please include me in the contest.

My email is laarlt78 (at) hotmail (dot) com.

Thanks!!

Sheere said...

Please enter me in the contest!

sheere.dry@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Please count me in...love the earings :)

karen k
kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)com

mindy said...

i would love to be entered thanks minsthins at optonline dot net

Liyana said...

Great giveaway! I've heard so much good things about Michelle Moran.


liyanaland@gmail.com

mrsshukra said...

I would like to be entered!

delilah0180(at)yahoo(dot)coom

Simply Stacie said...

Please enter me in.

simplystacieblog at gmail dot com

Lucyinthesky said...

I so have been wanting to win this book. I even have pre-requested my signed book plate from Michelle so I am really ready to win. lol

Thanks for the chance!

espressogurl at hotmail dot com

Corinne said...

I saw your giveaway over at ning - this is great!! Thanks, I'd love to win. I've been hearing gushings all over the web about this one :)

My email is on my profile :)

Zia said...

Please enter me.

Zia
ziaria(at)gmail(dot)com

Ruth (Book Focus) said...

Nice end-of-BBAW giveaway! :) I'd love to enter to win this book, thanks!

Email: kiwibooklover at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Thank you for this chance. I soooo want this book. Please put me down for 3 entries. I put your contest on the sidebar of my blog at http://misfitsalon.blogspot.com.

My email is misfitsalon [at] gmail [dot] com.

coffeeeeeeeee said...

Wow, I am such a fan of Michelle Moran! Please put me in for this draw.
Thanks :)

mmmmmmcoffee(at)gmail.com

A Bookshelf Monstrosity said...

Please enter me! Thanks.

Amanda N.
fitz12383(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I would love to read this, please enter me!
Thanks =)
lpmccann(at)gmail.com

Josette said...

Gonna give it another try. :) I blogged about your contest here.

josettebooks[at]yahoo[dot]com

Thank you. :)

Unknown said...

Please enter me in this giveaway!

Thank you for offering this book, I am excited to read it!

Aimala127@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I put this contest on my sidebar at http://homeofaimala.blogspot.com/

Thank you for this giveaway!

Aimala127@gmail.com

divaqueenie said...

I've heard wonderful things about this book, thanks for sharing with us!

Bingo said...

I love the book and want to win it and especially those gorgeous earrings as my daughter-in-law would LOVE this for her upcoming bd. Thank you!
kdhaney (at) gmail ((dot)) com

BlackWolf said...

please count me in
darksiry(at)gmail.com

BlackWolf said...

i've post in my blog about your giveawy
http://kingdomofthenight.blogspot.com/2009/09/contest-sep-30_19.html
darksiry(at)gmail.com

Sandra K321 said...

I've read several reviews of this book and they've all been very positive. I would enjoy reading it.
seknobloch(at)gmail(dot)com

Jenny N. said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
D Q said...

Please add my name to the drawing. This looks like a great read and love the earrings.
djeanq(at)gmail(dot)com

Alice said...

I'd love to enter for this giveaway! Thanks for hosting it!

teh(dot)alice(at)gmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

I can't wait to read this book!

amandarwest@gmail.com

Missy B. said...

Hi Jo Jo: Please do not enter me...I just wanted to let you know that there is an award waiting for you at my blog:

http://missysbooknook.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-award-yay.html

Stacey said...

Found you via BBAW, great giveaway!

geekgirlunveiled AT gmail DOT com

Unknown said...

Pretty please! This would be so lovely!

I follow.

grottis6 [at] gmail [dot] com

remarker/fcffollower said...

Please enter me in the draw too


remarkers at hotmail dot com

LittleEagle said...

I would really enjoy winning and reading this book and the earrings are interesting. sharonaquilino(at)hotmail(dot)com

Mystica said...

Have read reviews all over blogland on this book and all indicate that the book is very interesting. The ear rings are a bonus!

Mystica

mystica123athotmaildotcom

Veens said...

I have that one and I reviewed it too!

well can i enter for the earrings ALONE.. please please please ;) :)

Jennifer said...

Thanks for the giveaway!

jennifer(dot)arnold11(at)gmail(dot)com

booklover0226 said...

I look forward in reading this book. Thanks for the giveaway.

Tracey D
booklover AT gmail DOT com

Bonnie said...

Please enter my name for the giveaway for Cleopatra's Daughter and the earrings. Thanks!

I've blogged about this in my sidebar under Other Blog Giveaways:

http://redladysreadingroom-redlady.blogspot.com/

redladysreadingroomATgmailDOTcom

bashtree said...

What a wonnnderful giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!! Those earrings are divine.

Jenny Girl said...

OMG! Pretty please enter me!
jennygirl73(at)gmail(dot)com

GoneGirl said...

How nice of you to offer to ship everywhere! Not too many folks do that! Thanks!

ralphandtara at gmail dot com

Carol M said...

I really want to read this book! Thank you so much for the giveaway!
Carol M
mittens0831 at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I'm very interested in this book, it sounds so fascinating but a good read for all that. Thanks for the giveaway! dwndrgn[at]hotmail[dot]com

andrea b said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I've read a few reviews and the books looks really interesting!

brigneti[at]gmail[dot]com

CherylS22 said...

I've been following this book around the blogs & would love to win a copy - please count me in!
Thanks ~ megalon22{at}yahoo{dot}com

Ellie Wright said...

Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway.
eswright18 at gmail dot com

Lahni said...

I've been trying to win this book forever! Please, please, please let this be my turn!!
nosebook.mail[at]gmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

Everyone is talking about this book; I want to read it, it sounds so cool.

AND THOSE EARRINGS WHOA.

esashamartinez(at)yahoo(dot)com

Nicole C. said...

I would love to enter. I think that her books are just wonderful!!

choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com

Marjorie/cenya2 said...

I won the bookmarks, so now I would like to win the book.

cenya2 at hotmail dot com

Aimee said...

Great giveaway. Count me in, please. Thanks!

gevin13{at}gmail{dot}com

Kori said...

I just came back from vacationing in Egypt and I'd love to read this! Please enter me in the contest.

sardonic28@aol.com

Tiffany819 said...

I would love a chance to win this!! It looks like a great book!

tiffanys819 at gmail dot com

M.A.D. said...

Mary D
zenrei57 (at) hotmail (dot) com

I've been trying to win this one for weeks! Maybe entering at the last minute will be lucky lol

Thanks for the giveaway :)