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I love to read. I love to watch movies. If both of those happen to be Jane Austen stories, all the better. Today and tomorrow I am going to share with you my love of Jane Austen.
Today’s giveaway is the book Emma and the movie Emma (the one with Gweneth Paltrow–it’s the only one Borders had in stock. It’s good.). So you can read the book, then watch the movie. Or vice versa.
Wanna win it? Leave me a comment on this post. That’s
it! Of course, I’d love it if you wrote something besides "Pick me!" or
"I want this!" because I’d rather read about how you love Jane Austen and could spend all day watching her movies back-to-back or reading her books. But any comment counts.
The only thing I ask is that you don’t enter more than once because duplicate entries will mean that you don’t get any
entries. Just so you know and all. And no anonymous comments because,
hello? How can I contact you if you’re anonymous? Just sayin’.
- This giveaway is open to US residents only because I’m nothing if not a total procrastinator and cheap to boot.
- You don’t have to be a blogger to play along.
- I’ll pick a winner on Friday and contact you that same day via e-mail. You have four days to respond. If I don’t hear from you by then, I’ll have to choose a new winner. Make sure you’re checking your spam folder.
Please note: This DVD is a plain ol’ DVD. Not Hi-Def. Not Blu-Ray. Just a plain ol’ DVD. The book is just a plain ol’ paperback book. Perfect to take in the car or to the pool this summer. The nice things about books are that they’re so portable.
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I never read the book or even seen the movie!
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I love to read, love Jane Austen and just happen to love Paltrow too. I will read the book, but the main reason I want to win it is to give to my Aunt Dolly, she is 82 years old, and wonderful. She reads almost all the time. She told me that the books she reads would be better if there wasn’t so much explicit sex in them. She just wants to love stories. I am sure she will love this book and we will both enjoy the movie. Thanks, D
I am partial to the Kate Beckinsale version of Emma, but I’ll gladly take this one for free.
I’ve seen Emma, but I have to admit, very sheepishly, that I’ve never read it. But I would like to! Here’s to winning and having the perfect chance to redeem myself! And hey, the movie is just more fun!
Let’s see…Jane Austen + Gwyneth Paltrow = AMAZING (so does Shakespeare + Gwyneth…gotta love Shakespeare in Love!). This would really make my day!
I have indeed spent all day (or several days) reading Jane Austen/watching A&E’s Pride and Prejudice.
I have the complete set of Jane Austen’s stories all in one book. It’s fine for reading at home, but a bit bulky for traveling.
I’d love to have a copy of the Emma book and movie!
I just watched the Jane Austin Book Club and it got me in the mood for some Jane! Sense and Sensibility (the book and movie)are my favorite, but I have never seen Emma, so maybe that will change!
I would love to start a collection of Austen classics. I really need to fall in love with her all over again.
Who doesn’t love Jane?
I’ve never read or seen Emma, but I’ve heard good things about both the book and the movie, so count me in.
Emma is one of my favorie movies, but I have not read the book. I love how Jane Austen writes her stories.
Ooh, I just love Jane Austen. Did you see Anne Hathaway in “Becoming Jane”? Made me love Jane’s books even more.
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This is a great prize! Thanks!
I need more Jane Austen in my life.
oh my..I’d be thriled to be entered in the drawing. I saw Pride and Prejudice and really enjoyed it..and would love to see this one.
thanks for the opportunity.
This is one of my favs. This movie never gets old.
Okay, so you must be aware of the fact that I am completely obsessed with Jane Austen!!! Yaaay! I would LOVE to win this–Emma is one of two Jane books that I have never read, but I’d love to! The movie is right up my alley! If you pick me, then please know I will be upuntil 3am every night with my nose glued into the book until it’s done–My husband will call me a dork, but I will be as happy as can be! What a great getaway from being a mom at the end of a long day!
D
Oh I want to read these guys!
I love this movie! I want to read the book, but I am waiting for a copy of the book to be available at the library.
My goal is to read all the Jane Austen books this year. So far, I’ve finished Pride and Prejudice and am 2/3 finished with Sense and Sensibility.
I’m embarrassed to say that I have neither read this book or seen this movie, but I would LOVE to!
I would love this prize. I’ve never read the book, but love the movie.
I’ve never read Jane Austen but would love to. Would like to check out the movie to. Thnaks
I love Jane Austen and Emma! Please enter me as well and what a great giveaway!!
I like reading/watching Jane Austen books and movies. I could get so engrossed that I hear and see nothing else!
This would be a fun prize! I hope you’re not too overwhelmed with this whole carnival thingy!
Pride and Prejudice is my all time favorite book but I have never read the book, loved this movie version
I’ve never seen or read Emma – seen Pride & Prejudice a few times though
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I am embarrassed to say that I have never read Emma. I did see the movie though and really liked it, (my boyfriend fell asleep during it). I would love to read the book.
I haven’t read this Jane book yet, and I’d really like to!
I Loved this movie! I have 3 boys and don’t get the chance to sit and watch these type movies very often. I have never read the book, but I’m sure I would enjoy it. One of my friends who has girls has recommended JA to me and I would love to get started!
Oooh! A chick flick & chick book! I would be SO excited to win! Thanks for the chance! You’re awesome!
I have not seen the movie and I would LOVE it!!!
Emma is my personal favorite of all Jane’s books. They did it justice with this movie and opened it up to a whole new generation. My daughter saw this movie and now wants to read and see more of her. How wonderful!!! thnx for a fine giveaway.
I first watched Emma in college and loved it, I love how she tries to pair up those around her when love sneaks in and steals her heart. I love Jane Austen because she always makes the story end perfectly, even though her own life didn’t end with love. We have a girls night once a month with all the sister-in-laws and cousins and we always seem to pick a Jane Austen movie to watch. It would be an awesome addition to my selective collection!
I would really love to be entered into this giveaway!! My girls and I watch PBS and a few weeks ago, they were running a special on the Jane Austen stories or books made into made-for-TV movies (commercial-free). We loved them!! I knew about them, but my girls were discovering her for the first time and they couldn’t wait for the next movie! This is a great giveaway. Thanks
I would love these! Jane Austin is great!
love jane Austen. I just finished watching the movies on PBS. Such great stories!
I love to read too, so I’d love to give this book a try. And I heard that the movie was fabulous.
I just caught your disclaimer, “open to US residents only”. I’m military, US zip code (so I don’t cost more), but you have to fill out a customs form. If you’re not mailing to military, then *sorry* about entering the Toast 8, I didn’t notice whether or not you said that on that giveaway.
I’m baaaack!
I guess I have to get past all the giveaways to get to your blog posts!
You can surely count me in on this one as well!
Emma is a wonderful story. I’ve not seen the new movie. Thank you!
Like in my other comments, my daughter recently was “turned onto” reading Jane Austen’s books. I know she would love to own this one as well. Neither of us have watched this version of the movie. (so that would be a plus as well) Thank you for offering these giveaways!
As a high school English teacher, I probably should have read at least SOME Jane Austen, but alas I have not. Maybe I can read the Cliffs Notes and watch the movie.
Thank you for doing this giveaway.
Tiffany Rosson
tiffanyannrosson AT yahoo DOT com
I’ve never seen the movie and read the book way back in high school. I’m due to see and read!
I absolutely adore Jane Austen!! I haven’t seen this particular movie, so I’d love to have it.
My daughters are currently into Jane Austen, both are reading Pride and
Prejudice and watching the movie simultaneously. One has read Emma but they haven’t watched the movie. This would make a great surprise.
Ooooo, pick me! Pick me! Please, please, please!
My daughter became acquainted with Jane Austen’s works just recently, and is now determined to pattern her life after the characters. I love seeing her fall in love with such great literature, and would love to give her this package as a 16th birthday gift. Thanks!
I absolutely adored this movie, and can’t believe I don’t already own it. Gwyneth Paltrow is lovely here, and she was perfectly matched by Jeremy Northam. A wonderfully romantic film, definitely a keeper.
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