Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Julie & Julia Book Giveaway! Five Winners!


THERE WILL BE
FIVE WINNERS!
Julie & Julia
by
Julie Powell

Thanks to Hachette Book Group, I have another giveaway!

Hachette is offering five copies of Julie Powell's paperback movie tie-in edition of her memoir.

It's just in time for the August release of the movie "Julie & Julia," which I reviewed a year ago when I was invited to see the rough-cut Hollywood preview.

About the book, Cosmopolitan wrote, "You'll devour this delicious memoir describing one woman's search for excitement, fulfillment, and the perfect crepe."

  • Leave a comment anytime until midnight, Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, for your chance to win 1 of five copies! It's that's easy!
  • Extra chances! Leave separate comments if you:
Title: Julie & Julia
Author: Julie Powell
Author's original blog: The Julie/Julia Project
Author's current blog: What Could Happen?
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Category: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Format: TRADE PAPERBACK
Edition: Media tie-in
Publish Date: 7/1/2009
Price: $14.99/$16.99
ISBN: 9780316044271
Pages: 352
Size: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4"

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101 comments:

  1. MelissaWednesday, July 22, 2009 at 4:50:00 AM PDT

    I've heard a lot about this story and would like to read the book!

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  2. MelissaWednesday, July 22, 2009 at 4:51:00 AM PDT

    I subscribe to your feed.

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  3. threesidesofcrazyWednesday, July 22, 2009 at 6:51:00 PM PDT

    I posted a piece for you at http://www.3sidesofcrazy.com/2009/07/julie-julia-book-giveaway-over-at-joy.html

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  4. threesidesofcrazyWednesday, July 22, 2009 at 6:52:00 PM PDT

    I can't wait to see this movie. I would love to win this book!

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  5. Inspiration CAN be found EVERYWHEREWednesday, July 22, 2009 at 7:09:00 PM PDT

    I'm here from 3 sides of crazy (it worked). I can't wait to see this movie as well. It looks like it will be a good one.

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  6. Inspiration CAN be found EVERYWHEREWednesday, July 22, 2009 at 7:11:00 PM PDT

    I'm now a follower.

    I'd love to win this book.

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  7. Donna-FFWWednesday, July 22, 2009 at 8:14:00 PM PDT

    What a most generous giveaway.. Id love to read this book!!

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  8. CallistaThursday, July 23, 2009 at 4:13:00 AM PDT

    ooo! I found your site thru "3 sides of crazy" and i love it! i love to bake so i think i might spend today going thru your old posts. *fingers crossed" hope i win the book ^_^

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  9. CallistaThursday, July 23, 2009 at 4:15:00 AM PDT

    I'm a follower now too! cant wait to read your archives :)

    and i blogged about your giveaway too!

    http://terrorinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/07/giveaway-at-joy-of-desserts.html

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  10. UnknownThursday, July 23, 2009 at 11:24:00 AM PDT

    I have always been a big fan of Julia. Please enter me!

    jgbeads at gmail dot com

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  11. AnonymousFriday, July 24, 2009 at 12:16:00 AM PDT

    I'd love to read this and I look forward to watching the movie :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  12. AnonymousFriday, July 24, 2009 at 12:17:00 AM PDT

    Following with Google Friend Connect
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  13. AnonymousFriday, July 24, 2009 at 12:17:00 AM PDT

    Tweeted
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  14. ValerieFriday, July 24, 2009 at 2:34:00 PM PDT

    I'd like to read this
    KawaiiNeko2008 at aol dot com

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  15. LinnaSaturday, July 25, 2009 at 5:20:00 AM PDT

    I'd love to read this book! Please enter me. :D
    linna.hsu(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. Shooting Stars MagSaturday, July 25, 2009 at 8:57:00 PM PDT

    Please enter me!

    -Lauren
    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  17. NelsbySunday, July 26, 2009 at 7:59:00 AM PDT

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/2853809839
    Thanks!
    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  18. Jessica ( frellathon )Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 4:24:00 PM PDT

    Please count me in for your giveaway. Thanks.
    jessica(at)fan(dot)com

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  19. Cassie MWednesday, July 29, 2009 at 2:39:00 PM PDT

    I would really like to win this for my mom. I figure we can both read the book and then watch the movie together!
    Cassie
    cjm92995@yahoo.com

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  20. WandaWednesday, July 29, 2009 at 11:38:00 PM PDT

    I would dearly love to win this book. Please enter my name in your draw. Thanks.
    wandanamgreb (at) gmail (dot) com

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  21. KristenThursday, July 30, 2009 at 8:03:00 AM PDT

    What a great giveaway for foodies!

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  22. AnonymousThursday, July 30, 2009 at 8:18:00 AM PDT

    What a great give-away. Everyone wants this book.

    I never got into Julia Childs. This may be her moment.

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  23. AnonymousThursday, July 30, 2009 at 8:26:00 AM PDT

    Twittered
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    I have no idea how to get URL. What was up there was my home for twitter but here are the words.

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  24. AnonymousThursday, July 30, 2009 at 1:02:00 PM PDT

    Check this out.

    http://comfycook.wordpress.com/2009/07/30/win-julie-and-julia/

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  25. PrissyThursday, July 30, 2009 at 2:12:00 PM PDT

    Whoohoo! I've been waiting to see this movie, and I would love to read the book!
    pw0105(at)gmail(dot)com

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  26. UnknownThursday, July 30, 2009 at 3:49:00 PM PDT

    Can't wait to see the movie and read the book!

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  27. PunkyTwitsterThursday, July 30, 2009 at 3:53:00 PM PDT

    I just follwed and retweeted! Thanks!

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  28. LeslieThursday, July 30, 2009 at 4:54:00 PM PDT

    This is so great! Thanks for this giveaway!

    leslie-lv at hotmail dot com

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  29. LeslieThursday, July 30, 2009 at 4:58:00 PM PDT

    Blogged about it: http://giveawaysaroundthecorner.blogspot.com/2009/07/julie-julia-book-giveaway.html

    leslie-lv at hotmail dot com

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  30. LeslieThursday, July 30, 2009 at 4:59:00 PM PDT

    following blog =)

    leslie-lv at hotmail dot com

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  31. LeslieThursday, July 30, 2009 at 5:00:00 PM PDT

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/thatchickreads/status/2940867157

    leslie-lv at hotmail dot com

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  32. BecFriday, July 31, 2009 at 8:27:00 AM PDT

    Just submitted to the Ice Cream Round Up so this is my second comment.

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  33. Mary AFriday, July 31, 2009 at 9:55:00 AM PDT

    This looks like a great book. I have seen the trailer and it really got me intrigued about Julia Child's life. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  34. SmithaFriday, July 31, 2009 at 10:24:00 AM PDT

    Would love to read the book .. had been following Julie's blog entries for the same....loved it...

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  35. AmmielorisTuesday, August 4, 2009 at 1:09:00 PM PDT

    Thanks for the giveaway! I totally, really, absolutely want to read this book. :)

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  36. AmmielorisTuesday, August 4, 2009 at 1:11:00 PM PDT

    I follow this blog. :)

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  37. KellyTuesday, August 4, 2009 at 7:41:00 PM PDT

    Interesting giveaway! Can't wait to see the movie/eventually read the book :)

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  38. Chats the Comfy CookSunday, August 9, 2009 at 8:30:00 PM PDT

    I bet the Julia Child books are flying off the shelves.

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  39. C.C.Monday, August 10, 2009 at 1:03:00 PM PDT

    I am subscribed to your blog now and would Love to win a copy of the book.
    www.ivegotmycrown.blogspot.com
    www.ohmommaok.blogspot.com

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  40. UnknownWednesday, August 12, 2009 at 2:21:00 PM PDT

    Me mee mee mee meeeeeee **that was said in my best singing voice lol** Well of course I'd love to win this one and I look forward to looking over your blog!

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  41. fjivTuesday, August 18, 2009 at 9:23:00 AM PDT

    I really enjoy reading your blog and love your roundups.. great idea! My email is designdiva0 at gmail dot com.

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  42. AnonymousTuesday, August 18, 2009 at 5:44:00 PM PDT

    Stopping by checking out your blog. I just started one and am looking at other sites to see how they are set up.

    I enjoyed visiting yours. This is giveaway.

    JDaniel4smom.blogspot.com

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  43. AnonymousTuesday, August 18, 2009 at 10:00:00 PM PDT

    Thanks for the chance! Would love to win this and to see the movie!

    kliver5150(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  44. joahsgrandmaWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 5:53:00 AM PDT

    I'm following you on Twitter and I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/slmiresse/status/3404320757

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  45. joahsgrandmaWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 5:55:00 AM PDT

    I don't think my original comment went through since I never entered a secret word :o) so I'm trying again. If it did please delete this one. I'd love to win the book!

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  46. TiaWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 7:01:00 AM PDT

    I don't get out to the movies to see a grown up movie so it would be great to win this and watch it at home with my hubs.
    nhmummab@comcast.net

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  47. Miss MandaWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 7:19:00 AM PDT

    Mom would love to read this!! And I wouldn't mind stealing it after she was done! Thanks

    ahellen@gmail.com

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  48. Miss MandaWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 7:21:00 AM PDT

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/IHeartCupcakes5/status/3405675265

    ahellen@Gmail.com

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  49. Catherine @ The Blonde DiariesWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 9:52:00 AM PDT

    Oh I didn't know there was a book. I heard there was a blog. A book tie-in to the movie would be a fun read. I am heading *hopefully* to see the movie this weekend. I can't wait.

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  50. NicoleWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 10:22:00 AM PDT

    oo havent watched the movie yet! looks good!

    nicolemarielum@gmail.com

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  51. ericaWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 10:24:00 AM PDT

    sounds like a good one!!

    ericaloves @hotmail.com

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  52. NicholeWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 11:11:00 AM PDT

    This looks like a great read and thanks for the chance. Nichole

    nandjdonabar AT yahoo DOT com

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  53. koopermomWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 12:21:00 PM PDT

    Awesome! I can't wait to see this movie!! What fun reads!

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  54. Patti LondreWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 3:58:00 PM PDT

    Excited about your giveaway, thanks for the great opportunity!

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  55. Carol W.Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 5:26:00 PM PDT

    Now that the movie has been so well received, I'm looking forward to reading the book. Thanks for the chance.

    wolfcarol451@gmail.com

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  56. feasting-on-pixels (terrie)Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 10:07:00 PM PDT

    I subscibe to your blog...
    I would like to win this book for my sister that went to the première of "Julie and Julia" with me.
    Merci beaucoup for a chance of winning this book for her.

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  57. SheilaWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 10:11:00 PM PDT

    Oh my there are a lot of people here before me but I will enter my name nevertheless. Thank you so much. Love your blog.

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  58. Mary | Deep South DishWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 11:50:00 PM PDT

    Well, I loved the movie and I am loving Julia's My Life in France that I'm currently reading so this would be a natural next!

    mary at deepsouthdish dot com

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  59. KatiecakesThursday, August 20, 2009 at 1:38:00 AM PDT

    Wow, what a wonderful give away! Fingers crossed!

    Katie xox

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  60. KatiecakesThursday, August 20, 2009 at 1:39:00 AM PDT

    Also, I'm following :)

    Katie xox

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  61. KatiecakesThursday, August 20, 2009 at 1:40:00 AM PDT

    And I tweeted!

    Katie xox

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  62. Mary TeresaThursday, August 20, 2009 at 3:14:00 AM PDT

    Great giveaway! I'd love a copy.

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  63. MelodyThursday, August 20, 2009 at 4:35:00 AM PDT

    I saw this movie, but would love to read the book also. There are always so many details that are left out from the movie. Thanks!

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  64. MelodyThursday, August 20, 2009 at 4:35:00 AM PDT

    I am a follower!

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  65. Jenny McClamrochThursday, August 20, 2009 at 4:42:00 AM PDT

    I would love to win this book! I'm on the waiting list at the libary, but the list is incredibly long! I'll be lucky if I get to read it in the next year!

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  66. UnknownThursday, August 20, 2009 at 6:49:00 AM PDT

    I came over here from foodie giveaway, and would LOVE to win this book :)

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  67. UnknownThursday, August 20, 2009 at 6:52:00 AM PDT

    I'm also now following your blog!

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  68. UnknownThursday, August 20, 2009 at 7:22:00 AM PDT

    I just saw the movie last night and loved it. Perhaps more for Julia than Julie, but I'd be remiss if I didn't give Julie another shot. Thanks for the chance!

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  69. Suburban prepThursday, August 20, 2009 at 7:28:00 AM PDT

    Everyone is raving about the movie. I so would love to be able to get a chance to see the movie but I'd love to read the book first.

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  70. JCThursday, August 20, 2009 at 8:28:00 AM PDT

    I'd love to win this!

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  71. JCThursday, August 20, 2009 at 8:28:00 AM PDT

    I'm a follower

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  72. Brimful CuriositiesThursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:16:00 AM PDT

    Before I see the movie I'd love to read the book. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  73. Miss MandaThursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:22:00 AM PDT

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/IHeartCupcakes5/status/3432344956


    ahellen@gmail.com

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  74. SaraLeThursday, August 20, 2009 at 1:21:00 PM PDT

    I saw the movie & it will be nice to have the book too.Thank you for the giveaway!

    f117f4(at)comcast(dot)net

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  75. Jennifer KThursday, August 20, 2009 at 2:46:00 PM PDT

    I would love to read this book and see the movie! Thanks for the giveaway!

    I love the name of your blog. Fits me to a t! Dessert is my favorite meal of the day!

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  76. Jennifer KThursday, August 20, 2009 at 2:49:00 PM PDT

    I just signed up to follow your blog! I'm so excited to try out some of your dessert recipes!

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  77. AnnaThursday, August 20, 2009 at 7:03:00 PM PDT

    I saw the movie and thought it was great; very entertaining. I'd love to read the book sometime, too. :)

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  78. TiffanyThursday, August 20, 2009 at 9:25:00 PM PDT

    Great giveaway. I loved the movie.

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  79. Nutmeg NannyThursday, August 20, 2009 at 10:02:00 PM PDT

    Finger and toes are crossed I win! I love this story:)

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  80. NancyeThursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:07:00 PM PDT

    I would like to win this book. I have heard it is really good!

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

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  81. NancyeThursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:10:00 PM PDT

    I follow this blog

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

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  82. NancyeThursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:12:00 PM PDT

    I follow you on Twitter and I Tweeted

    http://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/3444780791

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

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  83. Miss MandaFriday, August 21, 2009 at 6:35:00 AM PDT

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/IHeartCupcakes5/status/3449656168


    ahellen@gmail.com

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  84. athompsonFriday, August 21, 2009 at 7:28:00 AM PDT

    i would love to read the book before i see the movie!
    thompson_tanda@yahoo.com

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  85. ReeniFriday, August 21, 2009 at 8:31:00 AM PDT

    What a great giveaway! I would love to read this!

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  86. ReeniFriday, August 21, 2009 at 8:35:00 AM PDT

    I'm following you. Looking forward to reading your posts!

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  87. UnknownFriday, August 21, 2009 at 8:40:00 AM PDT

    I would love to read this book. I'm already planning on seeing the movie!

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  88. AndreaFriday, August 21, 2009 at 10:56:00 AM PDT

    I love to cook! I have been wanting to see this movie but I'd love to read the book before I do. Thanks!
    andreapaetkau(at)gmail(dot)com

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  89. AndreaFriday, August 21, 2009 at 10:58:00 AM PDT

    I'm a blog follower!

    andreapaetkau(at)gmail(dot)com

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  90. mjanzenFriday, August 21, 2009 at 11:03:00 AM PDT

    What a delicious website and a great giveaway!
    mjanzen705(at)gmail(dot)com

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  91. JA and co.Friday, August 21, 2009 at 11:22:00 AM PDT

    I LOVE baking desserts and am stoked that I found your website...thanks!

    aliciapoulsen@hotmail.com

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  92. LaufaFriday, August 21, 2009 at 11:31:00 AM PDT

    I can't wait to see the movie, the book would have to do until then.

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  93. AudreyFriday, August 21, 2009 at 3:35:00 PM PDT

    I've heard this book is really good!

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  94. Holly S.Friday, August 21, 2009 at 6:17:00 PM PDT

    I'd love to read the book! Great giveaway!

    hastovall at gmail dot com

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  95. amandaFriday, August 21, 2009 at 8:17:00 PM PDT

    Put me in! :)

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  96. KathyFriday, August 21, 2009 at 8:33:00 PM PDT

    I loved the movie and would like to read the book. Looking now for the Mastering the Art of French cooking Vol1 & 2. I would love to try some of the recipes myself. I am glad I found this in time. Thank you for doing this. Here is my blog http://SewKraftyKathy.blogspot.com

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  97. KathyFriday, August 21, 2009 at 8:46:00 PM PDT

    I have posted this in my blog here is a link to it.
    http://sewkraftykathy.blogspot.com/

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  98. KathyFriday, August 21, 2009 at 9:14:00 PM PDT

    love this blog! definitely will follow

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  99. Andrea KruseFriday, August 21, 2009 at 11:02:00 PM PDT

    Oh! This is such a great giveaway! I saw it on Foodie Giveaway Blog, and now I am glad I have found your site!

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  100. Andrea KruseFriday, August 21, 2009 at 11:05:00 PM PDT

    I just signed up to follow your blog. I am excited about all the desserts I will be enjoying. :)

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  101. Andrea KruseFriday, August 21, 2009 at 11:09:00 PM PDT

    Just tweeted this giveaway!

    http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/3467521156

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