As you may have heard from Erica at the Olive Reader, we hosted several bloggers and four authors in our offices today at Harper Perennial and Harper paperbacks. Erica is giving away two of the books from the hosted authors on Olive Reader now, and I'm happy to offer the other two books up to non-attending BEA folks here! I'll pick 3 commenters from all those who comment by Wednesday at midnight ET to receive a copy of both books! And check in with Armchair BEA throughout the week for more giveaways.
Jerusalem Maiden by Talia Carner
In the waning days of the Ottoman Empire, a young Orthodox Jewish woman in the holy city of Jerusalem is expected to marry and produce many sons to help hasten the Messiah's arrival. While the feisty Esther Kaminsky understands her obligations, her artistic talent inspires her to secretly explore worlds outside her religion, to dream of studying in Paris—and to believe that God has a special destiny for her. When tragedy strikes her family, Esther views it as a warning from an angry God and suppresses her desires in order to become an obedient "Jerusalem maiden."
But when a surprising opportunity forces itself on to her preordained path, Esther finds her beliefs clashing dangerously with the passions she has staved off her entire life—forcing her to confront the most difficult and damning question of all: To whom must she be true, God or herself?
Visit Talia Carner's website and find her on Facebook and Twitter.
Fathermucker by Greg Olear
Stay-at-home dad Josh Lansky has held everything together—a five-year-old with Aspergers, the most stubborn three-year-old known to man, the mommies, the mice in the walls, and the chance to interview a local rock star for his "Fathermucker" blog—during his wife Stacy’s business trip. But now it’s Friday, and the revelation that Stacy might be having an affair upsets the rickety apple cart that is life. What Josh needs is a break. He’s not going to get one.
A smart, funny, and compelling novel of a day in the life of one family, Fathermucker is a snapshot of modern fatherhood.
Visit Greg Olear's website and find him on Facebook and Twitter.
Thank you for joining and participating with Armchair BEA... to give us poor jealous souls a little taste of what we're missing from BEA NY LoL I hope your enjoying the Archair experience as well. Have a great event week!! ^_^
-SpadesHigh @ http://SpadesHighReads.blogspot.com
Bayayrea_munkie @ hotmail [dot] com
Thanks again!!
Posted by: SpadesHigh | May 23, 2011 at 11:54 PM
The Jerusalem Maiden sounds particularly interesting. I've always wanted to go to BEA, especially since I just became a librarian (w/o a job!) last year.
Posted by: Noreen | May 23, 2011 at 11:57 PM
Love this! You are fabulous for hosting this, I know quite a few Armchair BEA goers will really appreciate it! I know I'd love to read Father Mucker...looks fantastically hilarious!
Posted by: The1stdaughter (Danielle) | May 24, 2011 at 12:08 AM
Thanks for hosting for those of us Armchairing it. We really appreciate it.
Posted by: Martha@Hey, I want to read that | May 24, 2011 at 12:55 AM
Wow - both books sound really great. I would love a chance to read them.
Posted by: Debbie D | May 24, 2011 at 07:07 AM
Morning...Both books look great! I would love a chance to read these two books! Wish I was at BEA NY today but I had to work! Thanks!!!!!!
Posted by: Shannon Mulligan-Mayernik | May 24, 2011 at 09:00 AM
These look like great books to read this summer. Please enter me!
Posted by: Lisa | May 24, 2011 at 10:03 AM
They all look great, I plan onn listening in to the shows more often. My summer reading list will be complete with these books!
Posted by: Sue | May 24, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Both books look awesome. One of these days I will get off the armchair and join in the foray. :)
Posted by: Kmanfredini | May 24, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Both books, from what I read, sound like "Don't put me down yet" type of books. Would definitely love to win them. Thanks for reading my comments!
Posted by: Terry Parrish | May 24, 2011 at 11:15 AM
I am enjoying Armchair BEA and I appreciate you holding a giveaway for those of us who cannot be in attendance. I own The Jerusalem Maiden, but would very much like to read Father-mucker.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 24, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Love my Nook e-reader but there is just something about real paper that makes reading soooo much more enjoyable.
Posted by: Melody Mellinger | May 24, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Ooh, I've had my eye on Jerusalem Maiden!
Posted by: Word Lily | May 24, 2011 at 11:55 AM
You guys are wonderful to think of us participating in ArmChair BEA.
Posted by: Teresa | May 24, 2011 at 12:43 PM
I would love to win the books as both sound good. I would love to attend the BEA but since I can not the website is a great way to keep up on the event.
Posted by: Yvonne | May 24, 2011 at 12:44 PM
I'm Armchairing from Virginia - thanks so much for offering the giveaway!
Posted by: Kristi | May 24, 2011 at 02:10 PM
Wish I could meet up with everyone in NY - maybe next year!
Thanks for offering the rest of a chance to pick up a little BEA swag. I'm looking forward to reading JERUSALEM MAIDEN, so I'm trying to type with my fingers crossed!
Posted by: gwendolyn b. | May 24, 2011 at 04:47 PM
I want to read Fathermucker for the title alone! :)
Thanks for the opportunity to get in on BEA from home!
Posted by: Melissa C | May 24, 2011 at 06:53 PM
Jerusalem Maiden looks wonderful. Thanks for this chance.
Posted by: anne | May 24, 2011 at 10:59 PM
I would like to have a chance with Jerusalem's Maiden, I have seen the book traveling cyberspace. Even if I don't win a copy I will probably pick one up. Hopefully recommend for my Jewish book club too.
Posted by: Susan | May 24, 2011 at 11:47 PM