Rebecca Wells' newest New York Times bestselling novel The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder is on sale in paperback today, April 13th! To celebrate the publication of this sweet, sexy and funny book set in a magical little river town named La Luna, we're giving away authentic New Orleans' King Cake to the first 25 groups who adopt the book as their group's read between now and October!
Sent directly to your book group from New Orleans' own Randazzo's Camellia Street Bakery, this King Cake is adorned with their famous gooey frosting and topped with purple, yellow and green sprinkles, and includes a unique Randazzo's Mardi Gras theme bag, stuffed with beads, doubloons, the history of Mardi Gras and the king cake, a 2010 commemorative 11x 16 color poster, a beautiful feather mask, and a kings crown! What better way to jazz up your book club night!
Known for her beloved Ya-Ya books, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Little Altars Everywhere, and Ya-Yas in Bloom, Rebecca Wells has helped women name, claim, and celebrate their shared sisterhood for over a decade. Now Wells debuts an entirely new cast of characters in this shining stand-alone novel about the pull of first love, the power of life, and the human heart's vast capacity for healing. A tale of family and friendship, tragedy and triumph, loss and love, The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder features the warmth, humor, soul, and wonder that have made Wells one of today's most cherished writers, and gives us an unforgettable new heroine to treasure.
Browse inside Calla Lily, check out the reading group guide, and visit Rebecca's website. Become a fan on Facebook and follow her on Twitter. You can also join me and Rebecca for a live book club discussion of the book on Wednesday, May 5th at 7 pm ET!
All you have to do to enter to win King Cake your book group is to leave your name in the comments confirming that your book club will read The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder between now and October 2010. The first 25 clubs to sign up will receive a Randazzo's King Cake to enjoy during their Calla Lily discussion!
No purchase necessary. US and Canada only. Sweepstakes will run until 25 clubs sign up and qualify, or until October 31,2010, whichever comes first. Prize value is approximately $43.00. Total prize value is approximately $1,075. The chances of winning depend on the number of entries. Click here for complete rules.
Yes We definitely will be reading Rebecca's next book in the Ya Ya saga. We enjoyed the previous books and had great discussions. We're "Cover to Cover" in San Diego,CA
Posted by: Tanya Maurer | April 13, 2010 at 12:05 PM
My book club can't wait to read Calla Lily. Winning a delicious cake will just be the icing on the cake for us! Thank you!
Posted by: Kate | April 13, 2010 at 12:11 PM
My book club will be reading this delightful and memorable book. Thanks for this lovely treat as well.
Posted by: anne | April 13, 2010 at 12:39 PM
This is a great book for a Southern Women's Book Club like ours and we would love the opportunity to celebrate a favorite author while enjoying the King of Cakes! Please sign us up.
Posted by: Kathleen LaJaune | April 13, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Can't wait for my book club to read another book by this delightful author. Should be a hoot!
Posted by: Hope Campbell | April 13, 2010 at 12:55 PM
My book group is SO excited to read the latest book from Rebecca Wells. We have read Devine Secrets and look forward to reading the Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder.
Our group is The Westridge Wonderbroads.
Posted by: Kathy Chiocca | April 13, 2010 at 12:55 PM
This is a terrific book and our group - The Raving River Readers - wlll be reading and discussing this book this summer. Bring on the King Cake!
Posted by: sher sheps | April 13, 2010 at 12:55 PM
The book looks amazing! I'm sure I will be able to convince my club to read it! Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Melissa | April 13, 2010 at 12:56 PM
we will be reading The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder. It looks like we would all enjoy discussing it.
Posted by: susan | April 13, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Our Book Group is doing it in July. Can't wait!
Posted by: Kristi | April 13, 2010 at 12:57 PM
How does sign up for the contest? Is it here? My bookclub will read it if there's cake!
Posted by: Amy | April 13, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Yes-Please count us in! I am the founder of our neighborhood book club & we would love to read this!
Posted by: Ruthie Bloszinsky | April 13, 2010 at 12:59 PM
I'm certain this book will be discussed soon! Can't wait!
Posted by: Ingrid | April 13, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Errr...meant to say how does one sign up for it...
Posted by: Amy | April 13, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Our book club will DEFINITELY be reading "The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder" in July. The best discussion we've ever had was after we read "Ya-Ya Sisterhood" - we still talk about that night!
Posted by: Ellen | April 13, 2010 at 01:00 PM
We would love to read it. We LOVED Ya-Ya Sisterhood. Our group is a mix of 50-something Moms and 20-something daughters, so this would be right up our alley.
Posted by: Lisa Elmendorf | April 13, 2010 at 01:01 PM
We're in!
Posted by: Elisabeth~Babbette | April 13, 2010 at 01:02 PM
Ooooo I hope I'm in the first 25!
My book club will read The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder between now and October 2010.
Posted by: Jennifer Rutsky | April 13, 2010 at 01:02 PM
Our book club would be thrilled to read this book, We've read the "Ya Ya books and look forward to this one.
Thanks.
Posted by: Joan | April 13, 2010 at 01:03 PM
We'll read for cake as well.
Posted by: Pendoreille | April 13, 2010 at 01:03 PM