Last February, Lisa reviewed Winter Garden here (linked to her review).
Lisa’s review began: Winter Garden asks, “Can a woman ever really know herself if she doesn’t know her mother?” And such is the premise of this novel as it explores the relationships between two sisters and their mother.
She concluded: Reservations about the ending and the language aside, I liked Winter Garden. Hannah tackles some of the most complex relationships, those of mother-daughter-sister, with an honest and compelling story that was difficult to put down.
Read her entire review to find out more about the book, and you can also check out an excerpt.
In honor of the release of Winter Garden in paperback, the publisher has offered a giveaway, and released some special assets, in addition to the excerpt.
- A discussion guide perfect for bookclubs (which contains spoilers if you haven’t read the book)
- Watch author Kristin Hannah discuss Winter Garden
We have two copies to give away. Just leave a comment if you’d like to win. We’ll announce the winners on January 19.
- The winner of the Blackboard Books set is #19 Jen.
Jennifer Donovan loves the opportunity to give away books! She also loves sharing her thoughts with all who will listen at her blog Snapshot.
Brianna Beers says
I would like to win this because I have a sister but I dont know my mother that well. She is undiagnosed with some type of mental disorder and it has kept us apart from eachother for a very long time. Id like to read this it seems like it would intrigue me to the end!
Thankyou for giving me this opportunity to enter this giveaway.
Happy NewYears!
Brianna B.
Jen E says
This looks like a good one, I’d love to read it!
Holly says
I would love to read this. I’m a mother and a daughter (not a sister though).
Samantha R says
I would love to win this book! I have read another book that she wrote and loved it but haven’t had a chance to pick this one up yet
Karen says
This sounds amazing, she is one of my favorite authors!
Katie Schroeder says
I just read Firefly Lane and really enjoyed it- I would like another Kristin Hannah novel to read!
Carol M says
I love Kristin Hannah’s books! They are always so good! Please enter me! Thank you!
Megan says
I really enjoy books by Kristin Hannah and I’d love to win this one!
Jen B. says
I read this book after reading the review of it in February. I liked Kristin’s “Between Sisters” and “Firefly Lane”. I just browsed her site and I am really interested in getting my book club to read this book. It is amazing that she does “phone” book club visits, how nice to see authors interacting with their customers. I’d love to win this giveaway and get my book club started on Winter Garden, it’s a great read. I really learned quite a bit of history also, love when that happens! 🙂
Ruthie B says
I have heard such wonderful things about this book…please enter me, thanks.
ruthiekb72ATyahooDOTcom
debi jackson says
Sounds fantastic. Love to win this
Jennifer says
Debi–
You won this book. Congrats. Please reply to this email with your shipping info.
edj says
I thought this one sounded good last year when you reviewed it 🙂 Sounds good.
MyLifeAsItIs says
I don’t want a copy, I just wanted to say how amazing this book is! It’s my favorite one from her so far!
Upstatemamma says
Hmmmm… what an interesting concept.
Linda Kish says
My sister has been my sister since we were 14 and our parents got married. We are now 61. We lost my (our) mom in June. The 3 of us had a wonderful relationship. My sister and I just had lunch today so things have not changed at all.
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Linda Kish says
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Pam Allen says
We just started a book club with our mom’s site. this would be a great choice!
Grammy says
I’ve read two of Kristin’s novels and would love to add this one. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
Randy Bailey says
Thanks for the chance 2 win this book
Jessica T says
Always looking for good books!
Celia Erickson says
Love, love, love book giveaways! So nice to get a new book when you LOVE books!
karenk says
thanks for the chance to read this novel 🙂
Rachel B says
I just became a first time mom in June 2010, and think this books sounds like an interesting read, from a new mom’s point of view!
Gail says
That sounds interesting, I’d like to be in for that please!
tennille says
Looks like a good read-I hadn’t heard of it before so thanks for the review.
Krista says
No sister here, but I always like a good book! And perhaps this would help with my mother… perhaps!
debbie says
I would love to read this, it sounds really good.
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nan says
sounds good
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Beth C says
Love to be entered. Looks like a grat book!
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
Christina says
My mom and I would love to read this (she and I both have sisters!)
Norma says
sounds interesting – count me in please
katklaw777 says
I’d like to read this interesting book, thanks.
Megan DuBois says
Always looking for a new title to bring to my book
group. thanks
Jennifer says
Megan–
You won this book. Congrats. Please reply to this email with your shipping info.
Jennifer
Natasha Areena says
Is this international?If yes,I would like to try my luck.I’m always looking for great new books to read.
Thank you!
thebookish96[at]gmail[dot]com
Dottie Legatos says
This book is on my list to buy, I would LOVE to win it instead! Kristin Hannah’s books are always good reads.
CherylS22 says
I really enjoy Kristin Hannah’s books & can’t wait to read this new one.
Thanks for the chance!
Staci A says
It sounds like a wonderful book. I’d love to read it!
Some Lucky Dog says
I’d love to read this!
someluckydog at gmail dot com
Cindy says
Always looking for a book for my book club and this one looks good
Eva SB says
If this is international please count me in I’d love to read this book
Julie L says
I would love to win this book-one of my favorite books that I have read is Kristin’s Firefly Lane
thanks