Friday, January 21, 2011

ARE YOU LISTENING? DAY: THE HEIR -PREVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

WELCOME TO
BOOKIN' WITH BINGO'S
"ARE YOU LISTENING? DAY"
I AM EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THIS FRIDAY'S
"ARE YOU LISTENING? DAY"
AUDIO BOOK CHOICE IS.....
GIVEAWAY ENDED
THE HEIR
BY BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD

ABOUT THE AUDIO BOOK:
At the age of thirty-three, Edward Deravenel, having survived harrowing years of betrayal, threats from ruthless enemies, countless lovers, and a war that ravaged his country, is finally king of his company. It’s 1918, an influenza pandemic is sweeping the country, and Edward has a family and a business to protect. He must thread his way between his loyal brother, Richard, and his treacherous middle brother, George, an alcoholic bent on self-destruction . . . but not before he tries to ruin Edward and his good name. Meanwhile, the wrath of his ever-jealous wife, Elizabeth, is reaching a boiling point as suspicions about Edward’s relationships with other women arise.

Politics of inheritance are intense, and different family factions vie for honor over the years. An heir is needed to keep the Deravenel name alive, but tragedy and death remain obstacles at every turn. The choices include a loyal caretaker, a jealous rumormonger, a charming young woman, a sickly boy, and the scion of the family Edward ousted from power years before.

Barbara Taylor Bradford triumphs once again with a novel about passion, treachery, marriage, and family, and the compromises we’re forced to make for power and love.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Barbara Taylor Bradford was born in Leeds, and by the age of twenty was an editor and columnist on Fleet Street. Her first novel, A Woman of Substance, became an enduring bestseller and was followed by twenty-two others, most recently The Ravenscar Dynasty. Her books have sold more than seventy-five million copies. She lives in New York City with her husband, television producer Robert Bradford.

To read more about this best selling author, please visit Barbara Taylor Bradford's website HERE to read her full length fascinating biography!
 
 
GIVEAWAY
THANKS TO STEPHANIE AT MACMILLAN
AUDIO BOOKS, I HAVE 2 COPIES OF THIS
DELIGHTFUL, WELL LOVED BARBARA 
TAYLOR BRADFORD AUDIO BOOK TO
GIVE AWAY TO 2 LUCKY WINNERS!  
 
--U.S. AND CANADIAN RESIDENTS ONLY
--NO P. O. BOXES, PLEASE
--INCLUDE EMAIL ADDRESS IN COMMENT
--ALL ENTRIES/COMMENTS MUST BE
SEPARATE IN ORDER TO COUNT
AS MORE THAN ONE ENTRY
HOW TO ENTER:

+1 ENTRY:
READ ABOUT THE BOOK, AND WATCH THE TWO VIDEOS, AND COMMENT ON SOMETHING YOU FOUND INTERESTING ABOUT THE HEIR ABOVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU WANT TO WIN THIS AUDIO BOOK

+1 MORE ENTRY:
BLOG OR TWEET ABOUT THIS GIVEAWAY AND LEAVE A LINK I CAN FOLLOW IN THE ENTRY


+1 MORE ENTRY: GO TO BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD'S WEBSITE HERE AND LOOK AROUND AT ALL THE INTERESTING INFORMATION. NAME A BOOK OF HERS YOU HAVE READ, OR ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ.

+1 MORE ENTRY: GO TO MACMILLAN AUDIO BOOKS WEBSITE HERE (LOOK NEAR THE TOP OR BOTTOM OF THE PAGE) AND LISTEN TO THE AUDIO EXCERPT AND COMMENT ABOUT IT HERE
GIVEAWAY ENDS AT
6 PM, EST, FEBRUARY 9!

  GOOD LUCK!!!

64 comments:

debbie said...

I am interested to see how they could do everything during the spanish flu pandemic. (I tried to watch the videos, but they weren't there for me- it could be my computer)
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debbie said...

I would like to read her other book,Just Rewards.
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debbie said...

I listened to the audio. The person reading it has a very plesant voice. It was really good, I enjoyed listening to it.
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Steve Capell said...

Wow at 76 years old and 82 million books sold in 90 different countries … absolutely no matter how you measure it that is SUCCEES. She is one of wealthiest women writers in the world. The one thing that I found really interesting in the video is seeing her type on a typewriter … isn’t that a hoot! You sure don’t see many people using them today. I have never read any of Barbara’s novels and it may be because it’s a genre that I usually don’t read; however the video and this review has peaked my interest so I will drop my name in your “Plaza Suite Diamond Drape Hat” and hope for the best.

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Janelle said...

Fascinated to see how The Heir handles the politics of inheritance!
Thanks for a chance to win this wonderful giveaway!
Best wishes,
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Janelle said...

I've just read The Ravenscar Dynasty!
Thanks for a chance to win this wonderful giveaway!
Best wishes,
Chanticlear1atgmaildotcom

Janelle said...

I enjoyed the audio tape which held excerpts from the Ravenscar Dynasty. The narrator's voice was well-suited to the material.
Thanks for a chance to win this wonderful giveaway!
Best wishes,
Chanticlear1atgmaildotcom

Carol N Wong said...

I watched the promo and loved the CBS morning intereview. I like that her detemination, strength and ambition spill over into her books. If all of her 24 previous books have been bestsellers, she must be doing something right. I would like to be entered in this book giveaway.

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Carol N Wong said...

I tweeted, my Twitter name is Carolee888.

http://bookinwithbingo.blogspot.com/2011/01/are-you-listening-day-heir-preview-and.html Giveaway for audio of 'The Heir'

Carol N Wong said...

I would like to start off with her first book, 'A Woman of Substance'. Having heard about in the interview and read about on her website, it seems to speak of the qualities that the authr has herself.

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Carol N Wong said...

I would like to start off with her first book, 'A Woman of Substance'. Having heard about in the interview and read about on her website, it seems to speak of the qualities that the authr has herself.

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PoCoKat said...

I find the politics of inheritance very interesting so would love to read this book.

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PoCoKat said...

I read A Woman of Substance a long time ago and loved it!

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Carol N Wong said...

The narrator's voice is very easy on the ears. I realy liked the opportunty to hear some of her writing read. The author writes of family intrigue in a bewitching manner.

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holdenj said...

I think it's an interesting time period...especially with all the flu epidemics etc. Thanks!
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holdenj said...

Loved all the Emma Harte books! Glad she's still writing good stories!
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Anonymous said...

I remember reading "A Woman of Substance" when it was first published---I think it's time to re-read it now thirty years later.

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Anonymous said...

This book really interests me because our family just went through an "inheritance war" of it's own.

farrell@crosslake.net

This was supposed to be my first comment but it didn't seem to "take" earlier.

Anonymous said...

The reader's voice on the audio just seemed to draw me into the story---and it seemed to be just "British" enough for the book.

farrell@crosslake.net

Unknown said...

Thanks for the giveaway. The audio books sound really good. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com

Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

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Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

My husband's great grandparent died during the flu epidemic and his granddad, at only 18 months was raised by other relatives. I love to take a look at the world during that time.

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Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

I remember A Sudden Change of Heart being an especially good read.

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Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

I just love hearing a British voice reading this book.


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Pamela Keener said...

The choices for the heir sound intriguing and makes me want to listen to this book. I have always loved Barbara Taylor Bradford's books and this one is sure to be a good read.
Love & Hugs,
Pam
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Maureen said...

I enjoy big epic family dramas that involve many characters.
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GALENA said...

could not watch the video tis my dialup love all her books and would love to hear this one

rubynreba said...

I really enjoy audio books and I think it will be interesting reading about who becomes the heir!
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rubynreba said...

I would like to read Breaking The Rules.
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traveler said...

This book sounds incredibly interesting and her writing is wonderful saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

traveler said...

I enjoyed listening to the audio because the voice of the narrator is suited to the story. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

traveler said...

All of her books are rich with history and great characters. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

petite said...

Every book that Barbara Taylor Bradford writes is unique exceptional. This book would be a pleasure to read. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

petite said...

This audio has a wonderful feeling for this book. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

petite said...

Anything set in England which has a family saga is great. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

CherylS22 said...

I've enjoyed reading many Barbara Taylor Bradford novels - she's written so many books over her 30+ year career. I'd love to read this one!
Thanks for the giveaway~
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CherylS22 said...

I've read 'A Woman of Substance' & there are many others that I'd like to read.
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CherylS22 said...

The narrator has such a distinctive voice & would make listening to this book very easy.
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Meredith said...

I love books from this time period and would love to read how they overcome the challenge of the flu pandemic during this time with no vaccines for flu! (even if fictional)

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Meredith said...

To date, she's written 25 novels! Quite an accomplishment.

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Meredith said...

I love the voice on the audio! It makes you want to listen!

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409cope said...

I like that this is set in the early 1900's and that it is full of intrigue.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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I very much enjoyed reading Angel.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

409cope said...

I found the narrator to have a very pleasnat voice that was well suited to the story.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

mamabunny13 said...

What interests me is with all the problems going on they also have to worry about the spanish flu.
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mamabunny13 said...

I would like to read "A Woman of Substance".
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mamabunny13 said...

The narrator has such a smooth, rich voice that I forgot I was listening to an audio and felt more like I was there watching it happen.
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Linda Kish said...

This sounds like another of her hit books. She certainly is busy and a great story teller, too.

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Linda Kish said...

A Sudden Change of Heart is really good.

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Linda Kish said...

I listened to the audio excerpt and this sounds good.

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Anonymous said...

I listen to audio books a lot and would like to listen to one of hers.

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Melissa B. said...

I'd love to read (or hear) about the trouble maker in their family. The biggest drama always happens at home!

Erin Cook said...

I am interested in the story it sounds intriguing
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grannyvon said...

I would want to win this just because of the author. I have read most all of her books. I remember reading the first one and from that time I waited for the next one to come out. The Heir has what I like in a book. The good guy struggling to do right and one or more bad brothers tearing it down. But.. I like to see how good overcomes the evil. ybutler@oppcatv.com

grannyvon said...

I would like to read the Breaking the Rules new book. I have not read this one but I know it will be as good as all the others.

grannyvon said...

Hearing about the audiobook with the voice reading with the emotions it has in it appeals to me. ybutler@oppcatv.com

Anonymous said...

The lead character is my namesake.

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Unknown said...

The book is interesting. The inheritance war is interesting. This era of our history with all the changes going on and the pandemic is interesting. My dad grew up during this period. I have always been interested in it. garrettsambo@aol.com

Unknown said...

The book is interesting. The inheritance war is interesting. This era of our history with all the changes going on and the pandemic is interesting. My dad grew up during this period. I have always been interested in it. garrettsambo@aol.com

esldiane@gmail.com said...

Please check your videos, as I had a hard time getting it to work and then could only watch some of it. However, what I did see was ok and the voice was very soothing.
Diane Baum

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susansmoaks said...

i learned that she met her husband on a blind date
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Sand said...

I have previously read A Woman of Substance.

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