I am happy to step a little bit outside the true intent of the category to offer some great giveaways. I trust I won’t hear any complaints, will I?
I haven’t had a chance to watch (or read) any of Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Definitive Collection, which I really wanted to do before I posted it here. I actually checked a book out from the library so that I could read and watch and compare, but I didn’t get around to it. I haven’t read Christie in a while, and I would like to, but maybe one of you is a Poirot fan and would like to do a Books on Screen comparing a movie to the book.
I think that this would make a great gift! I always wonder what to give grandparents, and some of them do have DVD players, so classic films are a great way to go! This set of 12 feature-length films from A&E is available on amazon.
The other film that fits I am including here, simply because it has “tale” in the title (and I have five to give away, so that’s another reason) is A Lobster Tale. I did get a chance to watch this. It’s a fairly family-friendly movie (ages 10 or 12 and up) about greed, true happiness, being who you are — oh, yeah, and a miracle moss.
I will draw from the comments one winner of the Poirot DVD set, and five for A Lobster Tale DVD. Unless you state your preference, your comment will enter you for both prizes.
I’ll post the winners on Wednesday December 3.
Managing Editor Jennifer Donovan is a contributing editor at 5 Minutes for Mom. She blogs at Snapshot about daily life with a tween daughter and a preschool son.
Michelle Henriquez says
These would be fun to have. I especially love mysteries.
Joe Jakab says
This is a Fabulous DVD collection. The stories and Acting are Superb. A great gift and prize.
Denise says
Oh, yes! Poirot! Thank you.
Jay French says
I would love either prize. I’m trying to get my daughter started on Agatha Christie novels, as they were the first adult fiction books I read back when I was her age.
Mollie G. says
EITHER would be great! I’ve been saving my sanity with Books on CD, listening to them on the drive in to and out from work, so I have an idea just how valuable a multimedia version of a “tale” can be.
Lara Aleff says
I’ve never watched this series, but I’d like to!
Ann says
Please enter me for A Lobster Tale DVD, I read the description as I had never heard of this before and it has intriqued me so much that I really want to see it now. Thank you for the chance. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Samantha Pruitt says
great giveaway!
justin cazel says
please enter me , i would love to win “Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Definitive Collection”
enjoyed the series on A&E
Betty C says
I’ve always been an Agatha Christie fan but I would like either one.
Gretchen Taylor says
Would love to win this for hubby for Christmas!
Mommo says
Thanks for the great opportunity to win. Please enter me for both!
Tracey Byram says
I’d like to enter for A Lobster Tale. You can never have enough family friendly DVDs for movie night.
Betty says
Poirot Collection would be fantastic
Leigh Nichols says
I’d love to enter for both please 🙂
Veronica Garrett says
I would love to win either peize.
Karen A. says
I’d love to win the Poirot collection. I always watch these on PBS when I get the chance.
kathy pease says
PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY 🙂
Heather C says
Either is fine here. I have someone in mind for each. 🙂 Thanks so much!
Jim W. says
I’d like the Poirot collection if I somehow won, thanks
Janet says
I heart the Poirot: The Definitive Collection:)
Sandra Schmidt says
I would love to win. Agatha Christie is a favorite author of mine and Poirot is my favorite character.
Jodi says
I would just love either prize. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
John Deal says
I would really like to win either prize. They both sound fun.
Marie Lay says
I could use a good movie to watch 🙂
Diane Baum says
I would love to win either. I started to read Poirot, years ago and lost the library book. I paid the library, but haven’t had a chance to pick up the book again!
Rose Roberts says
i love anything agatha christie! poirot is one of her more colorful characters – i’d love to win this – thank you
Brenda Park says
Great giveaway, I love Hercule Poirot mysteries. Thanks for the chance to win either prize!
Kathy Conley says
These would be great gifts!
Lacie Thompson says
I love Agatha Christie books…it would be great to watch a movie too!
theodore esteghamat says
I would love to win the poirot dvd’s.
Becky Grady says
I’m a big Agatha Christie fan, and the other story looks good too, so please enter me for both.
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Maja says
I love this show. Love it.
Maja says
subscriber
Sue says
Would you please enter my name in both drawings? Thanks!
Deborah says
Money is tight this year so I’ve been really looking at different gift ideas. the Poirot set would be PERFECT for my aunt!! She adores Agatha Christie and especially the Poirot and Miss Marple series. Since she is retired and isn’t able to do much more than watch tv, this set would be the perfect gift for her. And….if I receive it early enough, maybe I could even watch the episodes before giving it to her for Christmas. Am I bad?? haha 🙂
Max says
big Agatha Christie fan
Patricia Oates says
David Suchet’s portrayal of Hercule Poirot is the very best I’ve seen.
Ah, those mincing steps, those snapping, intelligent black eyes that see as much as Holmes saw in his day.
I would be delighted to have The Definitive Collection of Monsieur Poirot’s fine forays into crime-solving.
Alyce says
What a great prize. I’d love to have this.
Jennifer Schroeder says
Both of these movies look like great family movies. Please count me in. Thank you so much for the great contest.
Tiffany Losco says
I’ve never seen these
Tonya Froemel says
very cool count me in please
lathres b says
I have been a fan of Hercule Poirot for years.
mary b says
Poirot is the guy!!!!
rae says
none
Beverly Metcalf says
I would like to read A Lobster Tale. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all!
Lily Kwan says
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
Joseph says
Enter me for both please!
Tim says
cool prizes!
Pat N says
They both look great. Thanks for the contest.