Thank you all so much for your sweet comments and messages from my last post. I so appreciate all of you! Xo!
I have a great book to review for you today and I HAVE 6 COPIES of it to give away!
Full disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book to read and review for my blog. All opinions are my own.
Giveaway details will be given at the bottom of this post!
Synopsis from Goodreads:
In a small fishing town on the Mendocino coast, the tides of time have washed over rumors and suspicions, yet the members of a maimed family still struggle to cope with their memories.
A broken woman, refusing to let go of her vanished husband.
Her widowed brother, clinging to the shatters of the life he loved.
His delusional daughter, planning to turn mermaid on her fifteenth birthday.
But when a young man realizes he made a mistake, secrets start emerging from the deep. Will they bring further grief, or possibly redemption?
My Thoughts:
This is a lovely, beautiful, thought provoking book.
The book design itself is simply gorgeous. The cover, the chapter pages with their images, all of it.
At the very beginning of this book, I found myself googling the history and pictures of sea glass. Fascinating! I can only imagine the beauty of this beach with these little colorful bits of glass everywhere. Such a beautiful setting for such a beautifully complicated and intriguing story.
This book paints such a descriptive picture of this town and it’s residences. The characters and stories were so interesting (especially Abalone’s) and I love how the characters were all connected to each other.
I’ve never read a story quite like this before. The topics discussed are not ones I would usually gravitate to but I’m so glad that I allowed myself the opportunity. This book is a wonderful example of why sometimes reading a book outside of your comfort zone is so important. I believe that in doing this, you learn to become a deeper reader, broaden your literary understandings, and learn/appreciate new topics.
This book made me both smile and cry. These characters were not easy to say good bye to and have stuck with me since I turned the last page.
This is such a beautiful book.
A Conversation with Silke Stein, in her Own Words:
How did you create the idea for your book?
The story ides was sparked by my obsession with sea glass. Early in 2014, I became a member of ‘SeaglassLovers’, a Facebook group comprised of people from all over the world who show each other their fabulous finds and daydream of being mermaids. There I learned about the place every sea glass aficionado has on her bucket list: Fort Bragg in Northern California ― home of the legendary ‘Glass Beach’, which became the enchanting setting of Foam On The Crest Of Waves.
What audience would be most interested in your book?
Anybody who loves the sea, mermaids, and a good dose of mystery.
Where can your book be purchased?
The ebook is available for Kindle. The paperback can be ordered from all major online retailers and in every brick-and-mortar book shop.
Use 3 adjectives to describe your book:
Poignant, captivating, beautiful
Any additional information that you would like to provide about you or your book:
More info: www.silkestein.jimdo.com
***GIVEAWAY DETAILS***
Foam on the Crest of Waves to give away!! To be entered, please complete these 4 simple steps:
1. Follow and/or subscribe to my blog
2. Leave a comment below describing your favorite beach!
3. Mention in your comment if you are located within the US or if you are located internationally.
4. Mention in your comment if you would like to be entered to win the hard copy of this book, an electronic copy of this book, or either 🙂
**You must complete ALL 4 of these steps to be eligible for the giveaway and you must complete them here on my blog (not on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)**
Giveaway will close tomorrow (Thursday) at 4:00 pm CDT and the 6 winners will be randomly chosen and announced in Friday’s blog post (5/17/19).
Make sure you check the blog on Friday to see if you’ve won (you will have 48 hours from the time I post the winner to email me your mailing address. If I don’t hear from you within 48 hours, I will pick a new winner).
If you already follow and/or subscribe to my blog, you are still eligible…just leave a comment below to be entered 🙂
Good luck! Can’t wait to read your comments!
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i already follow your blog…… my favorite beaches are in Sanibel FL, im located in the US and id love to win a hard copy of the book!
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My favorite beach is Rehoboth Beach in DE. I would love to win a HB and I’m in the U.S. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
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My favorite beach is Siesta Key, Florida. I would love to win a hard cover copy and I’m in the USA.
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One of my favorite beaches is the Seven Mile Beach in Jamaica. Beautiful! I live in the US and would love the hard copy book.
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I love the beaches of St. Maarten!
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My favorite beach is Ocean Isle in North Carolina. I am USA and either hard copy or e-book works for me. Thank you kindly.
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I’d like a hard copy! I am in the United States. My favorite beach has been Turks and Caicos. Endless miles of white sand and water so blue and clear you can see right through it. One of my absolute favorite places I have ever visited!
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I would love to win. Thank you for the opportunity.
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I forgot to put all the information. I love Sanibel Island. Then Jensen Beach, Fl. I would like to have a hard copy.
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I live in the U.S A.
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I am subscribed via my blog account (chicklitcentral). I just went to Miami a few weeks ago and loved the beach there! I used to go to Pompano Beach (also in FL) every year as a kid and that also brings back great memories. I live in the US. Hard copy preferred. Thanks for the chance!
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I loved the beach in Delray Fl. where I played with my grandsons when they were little! They are now teenagers! I live in the USA and I am so proud of you Jenny and I love reading your blog!
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I’m a new follower but I’m so happy to have found you! I’m in the US, I’d love a hard copy, and my favorite beach is Fort Myers, FL!
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This sounds like a great book! I already follow your blog and love reading it! My favorites beaches are located along the coast of La Jolla, CA – so much to see and do there, not just water activities, but also restaurants and shopping and biking. Kayaking the Sea Caves is the best! I’m ok with a real book or electronic copy. I live in the USA!
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La Jolla, CA is one of my very favorite places on Earth! We have a picture in our master bathroom that says “All I Need Is A Few Days In La Jolla” ❤️❤️❤️
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Awe, I love that! I had no clue you loved La Jolla!
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I am following your blog. I would love to visit Turks and Caicos because the beautiful clear blue water and white sandy beaches are calling my name.
I live in the United States and would love a hard copy of Foam on the Crest of Waves.
Thanks so much! 😍💕
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Thank you so much for the chance. I am already a follower. I have only ever been to two beaches and those are New Smyrna beach and Myrtle Beach. I don’t really remember much about my visit to New Smyrna beach because I went when I was younger so I’m going to say Myrtle beach is my favorite. It’s a little crowded at least when I’ve gone but it’s gorgeous and there are so many other activities to do there as well. I live in the US. I would prefer a hard copy but I’m ok with ebooks too. Thank you again for the chance.
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My favorite beach is in the Philippines…it is called LuLi beach and is sooo special that it is visible only diring low tide!!!
I subscribed to your blog and hope to be enteredfor a chance to win a hardcopy of the book to take with me to Luli beach😊
Thanks for the chance.
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I’ve had Glass Beach at Fort Bragg on my bucket list for years! Thanks for the reminder. This sounds like a wonderful book and LOVE the cover! 🙂 🙂
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Following. One of my
Favorite beaches is in the Northshore of Oahu … quiet and just beautiful. Live in US. Would love hard copy.
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Following. Favorite beach : Siesta Key, FL. Either copy will do. Thanks for the giveaway. Live in USA.
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Thanks so much for the mention and link! 🙂
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