Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Giveaway: Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

The wonderful people at Penguin are offering a copy of A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES by Deborah Harkness to celebrate the novel's print release.




A richly inventive novel about a centuries-old vampire, a spellbound witch, and the mysterious manuscript that draws them together.

Deep in the stacks of Oxford's Bodleian Library, young scholar Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up a bewitched alchemical manuscript in the course of her research. Descended from an old and distinguished line of witches, Diana wants nothing to do with sorcery; so after a furtive glance and a few notes, she banishes the book to the stacks. But her discovery sets a fantastical underworld stirring, and a horde of daemons, witches, and vampires soon descends upon the library. Diana has stumbled upon a coveted treasure lost for centuries-and she is the only creature who can break its spell.

Debut novelist Deborah Harkness has crafted a mesmerizing and addictive read, equal parts history and magic, romance and suspense. Diana is a bold heroine who meets her equal in vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont, and gradually warms up to him as their alliance deepens into an intimacy that violates age-old taboos. This smart, sophisticated story harks back to the novels of Anne Rice, but it is as contemporary and sensual as the Twilight series-with an extra serving of historical realism.


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39 comments:

  1. debbieJanuary 11, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    It has been on my TBR list for a long time now. I would love to have it, so I could read it.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    I have heard of this novel before. I have heard good things and I have wanted to read it. Tore923@aol.com

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  3. BwyattJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    I've heard the title before but this is the 1st post I've read about it. Sounds great!

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  4. ChristiJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I've wanted to read this book. I have heard so many wonderful things about it. smiles... snowchris_01@yahoo.com

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  5. LadyVampire2uJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I have heard of this book before, for sure. It's been posted about all over the blogs and I definitely would love a chance to read it. Thank you!

    LadyVampire2u AT gmail DOT com

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  6. RebeJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    This book has been on my TBR for a while, too! I can't wait to read it!

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  7. SandyG265January 11, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    This has been on my TBR for a while.

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  8. Mary KirklandJanuary 11, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I've heard of this one but haven't read it yet. Thanks for the heads up about this book it sounds good.

    miztik_rose@Yahoo.com

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  9. Sharon StognerJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    I have heard about it and I want to read it, especially before the movie comes out! thanks!

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  10. Pat KirbyJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Actually, I have a library copy right now, but I'm reading something else and I might not get to it before it's due back. I heard about it in a Costco newsletter, of all places.

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  11. KaitJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    I have and I've been dying to read it!!

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  12. Miss MandamoniumJanuary 11, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I've been waiting to read it and I would love to get the opportunity! I'm rarely able to buy books, so this would be a treat.

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  13. UnknownJanuary 11, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I have not heard of it before, but I would love to read it!

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  14. Jessica @ a GREAT readJanuary 11, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    I've heard of this and read a few reviews on it too! It sounds like a pretty interesting read and I would love to give it a try!

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  15. DevonyJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    This has been on my TBR list for awhile, but I actually don't know much about it, it just sounded cool! Thanks for the chance!

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  16. KemendraughJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:53 PM

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  17. KemendraughJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    I had not heard of this book before, but it's got one of the best covers I've seen in a while! Thanks for bringing it to my attention!

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  18. Barbara E.January 11, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    I had heard about this book when it came out before but never had a chance to read it.

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  19. Paula MillhouseJanuary 11, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    The BEST story - You must read this book, folks. I'm curious, in this Free Giveaway, could Deborah Harness be convinced to Sign the book if I win it?
    Looking forward to the release of SHADOW OF NIGHT in the Summer.
    A great read!
    Paula Millhouse
    www.paulamillhouse.com

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    I have heard of this book, I love the cover to it. Everytime I see it in the store I pout because I can't have it, lol.

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    littleredride.nhood{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  21. Anne RJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Yes, I have heard of this novel. I actually listened to this story last year and have really wanted to read it. Thanks!

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  22. Goose and BugJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    I keep going back and forth on reading this book. A free copy would help my decision. :)

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  23. cyn209January 11, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    i only recently heard of The Discovery of Witches & i hope to win it to read it!!

    thank you for the giveaway!!!

    cyn209 at juno dot com

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  24. UnknownJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I have heard about Discovery of Witches, and all of it has been good!

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  25. wanda fJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    I have heard a bit about Discovery of Witches its one of my must have books .
    flanagan@mebtel.net

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  26. Kat's Fantastical WorldJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    I have been seeing this book for a while now, and it looks really interesting. Can't wait to read it.

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  27. UnknownJanuary 12, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    I've heard this novel excellent from a ton of people, and I can't wait to read it myself. Thanks!

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  28. Laura_darkelvengirlJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    I've seen this and have been wanting to read it for a while. Thanks for the giveaway. :)

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  29. lady readerJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    I've heard of this novel and actually I have it at the top of my wish-list - it's one I've wanted for quite awhile.

    Thank you so much for the awesome opportunity. You rock!

    Amy at Lady Reader's Bookstuff
    amydelrosso (at) gmail (dot) com

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  30. Lindsay HJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    I haven't heard of this novel before, but it sounds really good.

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  31. NaJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    I've heard of it and would love to win it. Thank you for hosting this giveaway :)

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  32. Natalia JJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    I just head about it and its everywhere but it does sound interesting.

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  33. HannahJanuary 14, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    I have seen this book before, and thought about buying it. It sucks not being rich!

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  34. AprilJanuary 15, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    I've heard of it and have read it but don't own a copy (budget woes) so I would love to win a copy!

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  35. ReneeJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    I really enjoyed this, but I have a digital Kindle copy, and would really prefer to have a physical book (esp. since it's so long)!

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  36. Patricia's ParticularityJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    I've sort of hear of this novel before. I have seen a few reviews on this book on a few blogs but it never really caught my attention until now.

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  37. CrystalGBJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I have heard of this book. It sounds good.

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  38. KelliJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Yep!! I would adore a print copy! :)

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  39. KiniWomanJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    I would LOVE to have an actual print copy of this book! It was/is an amazing read and I cannot wait for book two!

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