When I set up this blog 4 years ago I honestly never expected it to grow to the extent that it has as thought I'd probably only get a few views each week, if I was lucky, from family or friends. I certainly never expected the blog to have had almost 460,000 page views to date, receive some of the fabulous books I've received over the years nor get the chance to meet or interact with so many lovely authors, fellow bloggers and bookworms.
As I have done with previous years I will be running a series of giveaways, starting today until the end of the month, but I've also decided to do a guest feature where readers, bloggers and authors talk about their favourite book which came about as a result of today's giveaway package inspired by my favourite book Little Women.
It's a book I first discovered as a teenager after receiving a copy for my birthday, and was the first classic book that I had ever read as like many other teenagers of my generation I loved nothing more than getting stuck into the likes of books from Jilly Cooper or Jackie Collins, so the idea of reading a book about life in the olden days didn't really appeal. But how wrong was I as I soon found myself immersed into the lives of the March women especially Jo. It made me appreciate how far life had changed for women and the opportunities that we had compared to the days when Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women.
I've lost count of the number of times I have re-read Little Women over the years, but it's definitely the book I've read the most, in fact it's quite rare that I re-read any books as there's normally a new book out that I want to read. So because Little Women is my all-time favourite book I decided to compile a feature Little Women giveaway package comprising of a tote bag with a quote from Louisa May Alcott, paperback of Little Women plus a DVD of the 1994 film starring Winona Ryder as Jo.
Enter via the form below to win this Little Women package, the winner will be selected by Rafflecopter on 31st October and contacted for their postal address to enable me to post these goodies to you.
Yes, I love Little Women and Jo is my favourite character. Happy Blogiversary Shaz x
ReplyDeleteMy favourite was Jo. Of course Beth was absolutely perfect as well. I follow your blog via rss.
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon. Congratulations. I love following you on Twitter and BookConnectors to see what you've been up to - and not just the bookish tweets!
ReplyDeleteJo was my favourite.
ReplyDeletejo march is my favourite, i love the fact she is a tomboy and the fact shes impulsive!
ReplyDeleteSorry never read the book but would love to x
ReplyDeleteLittle Women will always be on of my favourite books. Jo and Beth were my favourite characters. I follow you via boglovin x
ReplyDeleteJo is mt favorite character. I follow you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteSuch strong female characters in thus book but Jo is my overall favourite.
ReplyDeleteStrange but I have not read this classic.
ReplyDeleteI have read it several times, one of my favourite books. I think Jo has to be my best loved character x
ReplyDeleteI love Little Women and this prize is gorgeous! My blog name came from the book quote that's on the bag so I'd really love to win it.
ReplyDeleteI love Little Women. Jo has always been my favourite. Happy blogoversary x
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! I have definitely read Little Women, but I was so little myself that I completely don't remember any of the characters. Were they all sisters? I must read it again! Rosie x
ReplyDeletei follow your blog via twitter and i think its one of the best.. i love Jo from little women but the women are all such strong characters, any woman could identify with them..
ReplyDeleteJo is my favourite too. Isn't she every female bookworm/wannabe writer's hero?
ReplyDeleteLittle Women was one of my favourite childhood reads, Sharon, and I enjoyed reading it again with my daughter. I loved Jo and very much wanted to be a March sister! (It even gets a mention in my last book.) Happy blog anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy blog anniversary! Yes, of course I have read it. I really like them all, and enjoyed all the different movies over the years.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it yet but I'm excited to do so! :) -@MaroBenipayo via twitter
ReplyDeleteI read it years a go, and Beth is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI've only seen the film - I like Jo
ReplyDeleteI love little women. Favourite character is Jo
ReplyDeleteJo OF COURSE!
ReplyDeleteI've read and loved it and picked it as my favourite book ( alongside one other) and like most people I loved Jo.
ReplyDeleteI read Little Women when I was ten. Jo was my favorite character, although I liked Beth as well.
ReplyDeleteJo is my fave :)
ReplyDeleteI've read Little Women so many, many times :) My favourite has always been Beth, followed by Meg x
ReplyDeleteI have read LITTLE WOMEN quite a few times. I like Jo.
ReplyDeleteyes, i liked Meg, she is a gentle character
ReplyDeleteoh god, I might be the only one who hasn't read it:( Fab giveaway, lovely. Thanks & Happy Blogiversary! xx
ReplyDeleteNo I think I tried once but didn't really get into it.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th Blogiversary,best wishes for many more wonderful,great bloggin years ahead :)
ReplyDeleteJo March is great
ReplyDeleteLove this book!!!! My favorite character is Jo.
ReplyDeleteRaffle name: Artemis Giote
Beth is my favorite. Thank you so much for the chance <3
ReplyDeleteIt is a book I have always wanted to read but unfortunately never have.
ReplyDeletei read it when i was younger and loved it.jo was my favourite character x
ReplyDeleteI've never read it but what a great prize and to think I could watch the DVD with my daughter & granddaughter! X
ReplyDeleteI am ashamed to admit but I haven't actually read Little Women yet (I think, unless I read it when I was very young and forgot). Love the film though and the musical and Jo's my fav :)
ReplyDeleteLoved Jo !
ReplyDeleteI have never read it, but I must. Hence the reason I'm entering this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI take your word for it that its amazing though. ;-)
Amanda.
Lovely Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI am yet to read Little Women, but after your enthusiasm (and Emma's) I feel like I must! Thank you so much for the chance to win such a fantastic bundle! Good lucky everyone! Becca xx
Jo and Beth were my favourite
ReplyDeleteNever read the book, would love to though. I have watched the film and Beth was my favourite
ReplyDeleteI really love the The Little Woman ♥ -@MaroBenipayo via twitter
ReplyDeleteJo and Beth were my favourite
ReplyDeleteAwfully I have never read Little Women - it's one of those books I keep saying I want to read and never seem to get round to!
ReplyDeleteI did but it was years ago, I think Jo possibly as she is the only one I remember
ReplyDeleteLainy http://www.alwaysreading.net
It's been ages since I read it, but Jo was definitely the best character.
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