I've never actually been to Wisconsin, having grown up in the southeast, but after reading The Simplicity of Cider, by Amy E. Reichert, now I kind of want to go. The novel is about Sanna, a woman who lives and works with her father on their family's orchard in Door County, Wisconsin, until her orderly, predictable life is turned upside down by the arrival of a single father and his son. Familial relationships, addiction, love, loss, treachery apples - all are topics covered in the book. The characters are all well developed, and the various multiple plot lines are woven together very well - as a writer myself, I'm super-impressed with that. I read the book quickly because I was eager to find out how everything turned out. Overall, I'd give The Simplicity of Cider 4/5 stars. The only reason I'm withholding the last star is because it's just a little too description-heavy for my tastes. I personally prefer more dialogue and character interaction and fewer wordy descriptions. However, it didn't detract from the book too much - it's just my personal reading preference. The best part? YOU might get a free copy of the book! I've partnered with Gallery Books, who offered me an ARC to review in exchange for my opinion, to give one lucky winner a copy of The Simplicity of Cider! To win, all you need to do is:
You must complete both steps to be eligible to win. You have until midnight tonight, May 16, and I'll choose a winner at random to be announced on Thursday morning. I'm so excited because I LOVE getting to do giveaways, and I know some of you will just adore this book. Don't forget to enter, and may the odds be ever in your favor! xoxo, E
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Taylor Hemby
5/16/2017 08:15:58 am
You know I love a good book!
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Cathy Stevenson
5/16/2017 09:03:29 am
If mothers-in-law are eligible, count me in. I was to Door County as a kid.
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Rhiannon Baker
5/16/2017 09:49:24 am
Would love to read it.
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Lauren
5/16/2017 12:12:43 pm
Sounds like fun!
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Brigetta Koepke
5/16/2017 02:42:04 pm
Love your blog!
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Megan payne
5/16/2017 07:02:43 pm
Sign me up! 👍
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Lauren Hemby
5/16/2017 10:19:39 pm
Count me in!
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