Thursday, March 10, 2011

New York City Excitement and Where She Went giveaway!!!!

 This time next week I'll be in New York City and I'm so excited.  I've never been to "The City" before and I've been making lots of plans for sights to see and places to shop, eat and did I say shop? One place I am definitely planning to visit is the famous bookstore The Strand and a restaurant that I've heard a lot about (as a vegetarian that dabbles in vegan and raw food) One Lucky Duck.  Luckily for me both of these are pretty close to where I'll be staying.  Of course I'll also be visiting some of the more famous landmarks as well.

Coincidentally, I recently read Where She Went by Gayle Forman which takes place in New York City and let me tell you my review will be a lot of gushing and babbling about how much I loved this book. Where She Went was simply AMAZING! My favorite book of the year so far.  So to celebrate my excitement for my upcoming trip, my birthday (two days ago), and my love for Where She Went I will be hosting a contest for a pre-ordered copy of Where She Went for one of my lucky, lucky followers. Open to all countries that Book Depository ships to.  To enter simply leave me a comment below telling me if you've ever been to New York City and if you have what your favorite place was/is? I'll give an additional point to anyone who is following me.  New followers count too. Leave me your email address as well so I can get in touch with you if you win.  I'm starting the contest right now and running it until March 21st at midnight.  I'll announce the winner by Friday the 25th.  Good Luck!

29 comments:

  1. I have visited New York City plenty of times. I live a few minutes away from it and it's usually the place for an afternoon stroll by just taking the train. =P

    My favorite place is Times Square. It's amazing that no matter how many times I go there I never get tired of it and it's like seeing it for the first time.

    Also I am following you.

    (idk if we should include our email but just in case:) G_MIKE_07105@msn.com

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  2. Amazing contest!! I cannot wait to read this book! I have never been ='( sucks I know lol, never been to america either, but I am going to Wyoming horse riding in may yay =D
    I hope I win ;)

    KelseyAnne
    kelseyanne90@hotmail.com

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  3. I've never been to NYC but I'd love to go so you're pretty lucky! I'm an old follower!

    twilightforever.edward at gmail dot com

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  4. Two Christmas' ago one of my presents was a bus tour to NYC with my mum :D It was only for 2 nights & 3 days but was a ton of fun. My favourite place was Central Park. Yes, not very unique, but VERY beautiful. I wish we could have spent more time there.

    +1 follower

    chloe.hope.bookie(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thanks!

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  5. Ive never been to NYC but I want to go soo badly! the most amazing things happen in NYC Great giveaway. Old Follower

    kristen_babygurl@hotmail.com

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  6. I'm jealous! Unfortunately, I have never been to NYC but I definitely want to at least once.
    I'm a GFC follower (Lexie@BookBug)
    lexie.bookbug(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  7. Nah, I've never been to NYC! I want to go! :(

    +1 Following!

    blissfulrains(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  8. I have never been to NYC but I want to go one day, maybe when I'm older and have more money.
    I'm an old follower.
    apk1princess(at)live(dot)com

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  9. I've never been to NYC although I'd love to go someday. I follow via GFC.

    smartin_90 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com

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  10. Visited NYC once before!

    GFC Follower~~

    snifflykitty@gmail.com

    Sniffly Kitty
    Sniffly Kitty's Mostly Books

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  11. I've always wanted to visit NY, but never had the chance. Even though I love California, it'd be nice to see NY for a change :)

    I'm SO SO excited for this book! I can't believe that the first book is being made into a movie!!! Thanks so much for the giveaway opportunity!

    <33 I'm a GFC follower

    -Carina L. Ta
    alicia.aatran@yahoo.com
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  12. I've never been to NYC, even though I really want to go.
    +1 follower
    probablyreading(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. I've never been to NYC though I hope to some day :D

    Happy belated birthday.

    +1 GFC follower.

    lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. Oh i haven't! But it is one of the places that i dreamed someday to visit along with London!

    +1 Old Follower

    giota22@msn.com


    thanks!

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  15. 've never been to NYC but I'd love to go so you're pretty lucky! I'm an old follower!

    vidishamun@gmail.com

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  16. I HAVE been to NY City but only for about 12 hours. My hubby and I were in NJ for a course and decided to drive down for the day. It was insanely busy but so worthwhile!!

    I'm an old follower

    clderwee at gmail dot com

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  17. I've never been to New York, but hopefully I will someday. Thanks for the giveaway! I'm a GFC follower.

    erinberry12 at charter dot net

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  18. I've never been to NYC (I wish I had), but my aunt did, last year, and she's a total bookwork and said one of the places she really liked was the Strand bookstore. You really should hit the place, cause it looks awesome.

    mika.apostrophe@gmail.com

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  19. Congrats! I'm really happy for you. Well, I love NYC, probably cause I live there : D

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  20. I've never been to NYC but I've always wanted to visit. Thanks for the giveaway!

    I'm a GFC follower.

    nalynboni AT gmail DOT com

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  21. I've never been, but I *might be going on a day trip there in June :)

    My e-mail is afireinsidejamie@cox.net, Happy birthday! :)

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  22. I have never been to New York, but would love to visit someday :)

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    +1 GFC follower

    chibipooh(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. I loooooove New York City. I've been twice. I can't think of one specific place that is my favorite, but I really love walking down the theater district and over where NYU is. And the Brooklyn Bridge! I can't wait to read Where She Went! Thanks for the giveaway and happy birthday! Have fun in New York!!

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    samharrington13 @ gmail . com

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  24. I have been to NYC. I love the theatre district since I am a big fan of musical theatre!

    +1 GFC follower (jennifer).

    jennifer.kalman at gmail dot com

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  25. I've only been to New York City once, to the Guggenheim on a day trip from DC. It was great and I'd love to go back someday. Have fun on your trip!
    Encgolsen@gmail.com
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  26. I have never been there before but I would love to go there some day. Thank you for the giveaway. I hope you have a great time in New York!

    peacelily_2006(at)yahoo(dot)com

    +1 GFC follower (Melanie L)

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  27. Yay for NYC! I'm a follower. ;)

    lovealwaysliana[at]gmail[dot]com

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  28. Hey I've been to New York but not the City sadly :( It looks and sounds amazing though!

    I'm a follower!

    rlg36@unh.edu

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  29. I've never been to New York City ): (or I was probably too young to remember when I did go)
    But I would LOVE to go there soon!
    I'm a follower
    ejhtan at gmail dot com

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