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Win-It Wednesday: The Possibilities of Sainthood by Donna Freitas
The winner of Elizabeth Scott's Perfect You is... Sue Mickelson! Send me your address, Sue. Thanks for all the talk of great fictional friendships -- I have a ton of new books on my to-read list now... eek.
This week, I'm giving away a book that I just flew through. It's a completely gleeful read thanks to the funny/smart voice of its heroine. Author Donna Freitas summarized her book in a great interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith thusly: "The Possibilities of Sainthood is the story of Antonia Lucia Labella, a 15-year-old Italian girl from an immigrant family, living in Rhode Island. She has two main desires: 1) to become the first ever official living saint in Catholic history (and she's been writing the Pope in Rome once a month, every month since she was seven, proposing new saint ideas and herself as the ideal candidate); and 2) to land her first kiss."
Ahhhhh! I just want to sigh thinking of it. So sweet! (And it got like 1000+ starred reviews.) Anyway, I bet you can guess what I'm going to ask this week... to enter to win, just comment below and let me know (drumroll, please...) what you're thankful for right this instant!
Me? I'm thankful Onion Rye Bread, because I just ate that with my breakfast and it was seriously the most delicious thing ever. (And family and books and my home and all that, too, of course, but in this instant? Onion Rye Bread!). You?
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Comments (43)
Coffee!!
Posted by Jamie | November 25, 2009 10:28 AM
A whole day to write! :)
Posted by Shari | November 25, 2009 11:31 AM
Starburst!!!
Posted by ReaganStar | November 25, 2009 11:41 AM
Garlic!!!!
Posted by Audrey/brizmus | November 25, 2009 1:58 PM
Mostly, my family, my friends (including the long-distance friends and blogging friends), my laptop, and - last but definitely NOT the least - my new maybe job (I'm on trial, I started yesterday in a new office after almost two months of sending CVs, going to interviews, and watching older, more expert people getting the job...)
Posted by Alessandra | November 25, 2009 2:26 PM
I'm thankful for books and amazing writers! Have a great Thanksgiving!
Posted by Priya | November 25, 2009 2:33 PM
I'm thankful that I'm done with work for the rest of the week. Now on to the turkey and shopping!
Posted by DarcyO | November 25, 2009 3:11 PM
I am thankful for awesome music, and the youtube channel LiveLavaLive. :) And the internet in general. Woot.
Posted by Amelia | November 25, 2009 4:15 PM
Im thankful for having such a wonderful job, It's hard to find a place which is just so pleasant to work in, where the pay is good - especially now when jobs are hard to come by.
Posted by Jen | November 25, 2009 5:45 PM
What else can I say: my wife and kids.
Posted by Terry D. | November 25, 2009 6:15 PM
My cute and adorable dog that keeps me amused!
Posted by amandasue | November 25, 2009 6:40 PM
At this moment I am thankful for free mp3's. Which I got three new songs to add to my collection. Yay! :D
Posted by Cyndi H. | November 25, 2009 6:55 PM
I'm thankful for my adorable nephew
Posted by JenP | November 25, 2009 8:25 PM
Chocolates! Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by Llehn | November 25, 2009 8:59 PM
I'm thankful that my dad has recovered from swine flu.
And for my computer and the current books I'm reading!
Posted by Cait H. | November 25, 2009 10:23 PM
I just ate pizza so I'm grateful for pizza and i just published my review of Liar so i'm grateful for the chance to read it and all the other wonderful books out there! Alos, I'm thankful for opportunities like this to win a book :)
This book sounds so sweet and when I was younger I too wanted to be a saint! Then came high school. haha
Posted by Ari Reading in Color | November 25, 2009 11:03 PM
I'm thankful that I still have time to read books (since schoolwork is not that heavy yet.) :)
Posted by austenfan | November 26, 2009 12:38 AM
Right now, I am thankful for a day off work tomorrow :)
Posted by Shalan | November 26, 2009 1:05 AM
I'm thankful for my family, my friends, and God. And of course, books, movies, music, and all sorts of that fun stuff! :D I've been wanting to read this book for ages--it sounds so CUTE!
By the way, thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I loved reading your comments! (I'm thankful for blog comments, too...haha!) Happy Thanksgiving!
~Jacqueline (bookbutterfly, the "Nerdess")
Posted by bookbutterfly | November 26, 2009 1:07 AM
The Christmas song I heared this morning: Arrival by Sarah Brightman :)
Posted by Szilvia | November 26, 2009 4:47 AM
What a great premise. Very cute. Going on my reading list...
I'm thankful for a nice place to live and a very supportive boyfriend and family who keep me sane during my job search.
Posted by Tiff | November 26, 2009 9:01 AM
My baby, my husband, books, the internet, starbucks Pumpkin lattes, wholefoods, Glee! So many things :)
The books sounds fun and I love the cover.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by Alexa | November 26, 2009 10:50 AM
I'm thankful for the lemon meringue pie we're going to gobble up. Seriously, I'm very thankful that our family was together for dinner.
Posted by Margie | November 26, 2009 2:43 PM
I'm thankful for the lemon meringue pie we're going to gobble up. Seriously, I'm very thankful that our family was together for dinner.
Posted by Margie | November 26, 2009 2:44 PM
Hello!
Well, i am thankful for being alive.
My life is amazing, with all of its up and downs and crazy turns and twists. As well as the people who are in my life, mainly my family.
Posted by Mevurah | November 26, 2009 5:51 PM
Having Black Friday off from work!
Posted by Amee | November 26, 2009 6:37 PM
Have a lovely, happy Thanksgiving!
-hannah s.
Posted by hannah s. | November 26, 2009 7:59 PM
Alexandra Diaz! I'm reading Of all the Stupid Things right now and loving it!
Posted by Kelsey | November 26, 2009 8:30 PM
Great movies to get me in the holiday spirit!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by Pam R. | November 26, 2009 8:49 PM
I am thankful for God, my husband, my kids, my Lazy Boy recliner, Dish Network, my mom, my best friend, my dog, and CHOCOLATE!!!
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Posted by Nancye Davis | November 26, 2009 8:56 PM
my space heater.....mmmmmm
good stuff, its the little things yes?
Posted by elizabeth | November 26, 2009 9:40 PM
I'm thankful for spending a few quiet moments on the computer today.
Posted by karenk | November 27, 2009 2:41 PM
I'm thankful for my mom. I've been sick for the past week, and she just rocks at taking good care of me. :)
Posted by Lea | November 27, 2009 5:32 PM
I'd love to be entered into the contest.
And I'm thankful for my wonderful family and friends, who are always super supportive and caring.
Posted by Bhumi | November 27, 2009 8:20 PM
Ha! I'm thankful for finding this post! I've been "attracted" to this book because of the title, but I didn't know what it was about. I'm of Italian descent AND I live in Rhode Island! Now I MUST read this book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com
Posted by gwendolyn b. | November 28, 2009 12:07 PM
I am thankful for holidays off school. It is lovely to be able to read for ever and ever.
Cassie G.
http://happybooklovers-a-gogo.blogspot.com
Posted by Cassie Gutman | November 29, 2009 2:33 PM
I am thankful for holidays off school to read all day long!
Cassie
http://happybooklovers-a-gogo.blogspot.com
Posted by Cassie Gutman | November 29, 2009 2:35 PM
Right at this moment I'm thankful for my kitty sitting on my lap!
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
Posted by Beth C | November 29, 2009 8:44 PM
im thankful for my life, my family, my friends, my dog, my job and all the opportunities, adventures, and experiences i've had in my lifetime! :)
basically i'm just thankful being alive!
Posted by Ruby | November 30, 2009 3:33 AM
For my family and job, so basically, for my whole pretty ordinary life:)
Posted by Dovile | November 30, 2009 7:35 AM
I'm thankful to be back in a library! And for Audio books!!
Thanks for the giveaway!!
Posted by a real librarian | December 1, 2009 7:27 PM
I am thankful for chocolate milk & barnes and noble because they both tickle my fancy & make my heart flutter like a butterfly. If I could drink chocolate milk in a barnes & noble (which I probably can), i would die & go to heaven.
Posted by nicole | December 3, 2009 8:22 PM
I'm thankful for the blueberry pancakes I just started making in the past month and actually had them for breakfast today. YUM!
Posted by Holly taylor | December 7, 2009 8:14 PM